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Providencia, Peru
Amazonas · Peru
Providencia is a small town in Amazonas, Peru with a population of 265. Elevation: 5,719 ft (1,743 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 265 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,719 ft (1,743 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.2975°, -78.2400° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Amazonas |
| Average Temperature | 45°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.5 inches (1,332 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Providencia
Providencia is a small town in Peru (Amazonas) with a population of 265. The city sits at an elevation of 5,719 feet (1,743 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below Peru avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,719 ft (1,743 m) |
| Area | 59.4 sq mi (153.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.2975°N, 78.2400°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in |
Providencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 43°F in January to 65°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.1").
Schools in Providencia
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 18179 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18038 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18209 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18282 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18208 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18160 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18161 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18166 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18330 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18165 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18178 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Ricardo Palma | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18173 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18302 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18361 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 18172 Tomasa Oyarce Saldaña | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Miguel | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18277 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18417 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 18309 | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Providencia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of Sarcophagus of Karajia |
Airports Near Providencia
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chachapoyas Airport | CHH | Medium Airport |
| Shumba Airport | JAE | Medium Airport |
| Baguá Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Celendín Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda El Valor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lagunas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Francisco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Nicolas Airport | RIM | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of Providencia?
Providencia has a population of 265 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 59.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Providencia?
Providencia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.5 inches.