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Pongo de Caynarachi, Peru

San Martín Department · Peru

Pongo de Caynarachi is a small town in San Martín Department, Peru with a population of 858. Elevation: 623 ft (190 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

858 Population 6/sq mi density
623 ft Elevation 190 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
68.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population858
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain68.5 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Population858
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Coordinates-6.3306°, -76.2843°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceSan Martín Department
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation68.5 inches (1,740 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pongo de Caynarachi

Pongo de Caynarachi is a small town in Peru (San Martín Department) with a population of 858. The city sits at an elevation of 623 feet (190 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Pongo de Caynarachi

Pongo de Caynarachi has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.4°C), the coldest is Jul (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 1073 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.4°C / 81°F 21.9° / 32.8° 99.8
Feb 27°C / 81°F 21.6° / 32.4° 100.7
Mar 27°C / 81°F 21.8° / 32.1° 128.5
Apr 26.8°C / 80°F 21.4° / 32.3° 130.1
May 26.7°C / 80°F 21.1° / 32.3° 80.1
Jun 26.4°C / 80°F 20.6° / 32.1° 58.1
Jul 26°C / 79°F 19.9° / 32.2° 46.9
Aug 26.5°C / 80°F 20° / 33° 39.7
Sep 26.9°C / 80°F 20.7° / 33.1° 84.3
Oct 27.3°C / 81°F 21.5° / 33.1° 87.8
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 21.8° / 33.1° 120.3
Dec 27.4°C / 81°F 21.9° / 32.9° 96.5
Pongo de Caynarachi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 68.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 623 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Peru avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Area146.8 sq mi (380.1 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-6.3306°N, 76.2843°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.5"
80% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.30"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

249 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.1 on Jul 6, 2025.

May 26, 2019 78 km NE of Navarro, Peru M8.0 126 km
Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 98 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 110 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 99 km
Sep 10, 2016 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M6.1 112 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 92 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 86 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 99 km
Feb 12, 1995 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.6 66 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 130 km
Dec 25, 1999 57 km ENE of Navarro, Peru M5.5 114 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 99 km
Oct 25, 2012 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.4 51 km
Aug 6, 2002 58 km S of Barranca, Peru M5.3 115 km
Apr 10, 2005 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru M5.3 138 km
Jul 23, 1997 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.3 45 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 105 km
May 7, 2020 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru M5.3 82 km
Apr 4, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.2 96 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 6.1 in
February 78°F (26°C) 5.8 in
March 78°F (25°C) 8.3 in Wettest
April 78°F (25°C) 6.9 in
May 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in Coldest
July 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in Warmest
December 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in

Pongo de Caynarachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in June to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 66.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.3") and July the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Pongo de Caynarachi

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 348
Institución Educativa 0588 Juan Guillermo Castillo Delgado
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Radio Stations near Pongo de Caynarachi

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Moyobamba amazonian cumbia, cumbia amazónica AAC+ 144 kbps
Radio Karicia local music MP3 128 kbps
Radio San Martín local news AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Pongo de Caynarachi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Chanka
Museo de Ayahusca

Libraries in Pongo de Caynarachi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0

Farmers Markets in Pongo de Caynarachi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos El Platanito
Mercado de Lamas
Mercado de Tarapoto
Mercado El Huaico
Mercado Modelo 3
Mercado Municipal de la Banda de Shilcayo
Mercado nº2
Mercado Santa Anita

Clinics in Pongo de Caynarachi

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pongo del Caynarachi

Gas Stations in Pongo de Caynarachi

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #11182591908
PE #4452623191

Stadiums & Teams in Pongo de Caynarachi

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Airports Near Pongo de Caynarachi

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes AirportTPPMedium Airport
Moises Benzaquen Rengifo AirportYMSMedium Airport
Alao AirportSmall Airport
Chazuta AirportSmall Airport
Huallaga AirportBLPSmall Airport
Lamas AirportSmall Airport
Moyobamba AirportMBPSmall Airport
Picota AirportSmall Airport
Pucacaca AirportSmall Airport
San José de Sisa AirportSmall Airport
Saposoa AirportSQUSmall Airport
Shapaja AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 About Peru

Capital Lima
Population 31,989,256
Area 1,285,220 km²
GDP (USD) $266,958,720,838
GDP per capita $7,888
HDI 0.762
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 84.8%
Currency PEN (Sol)
Languages Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code +51
TLD .pe
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Peru

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo Santo
May 1 International Workers' Day Día del Trabajo
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul Día de San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 28 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Jul 29 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Aug 30 Santa Rosa de Lima Día de Santa Rosa de Lima
Oct 8 Battle of Angamos Combate de Angamos
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pongo de Caynarachi

What is the population of Pongo de Caynarachi?

Pongo de Caynarachi has a population of 858 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 146.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pongo de Caynarachi?

Pongo de Caynarachi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 68.5 inches.

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