All Countries
Puente Viru, Peru
La Libertad · Peru
Puente Viru is a small city in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 8,995. Elevation: 194 ft (59 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
Discover Puente Viru, Peru
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Puente Viru
Virú is a town in Northern Peru, capital of the province Virú in the region La Libertad. This town is located 48 km south of Trujillo city and is primarily an agricultural center in the Viru Valley.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,995 |
| Population Density | 16 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.4251°, -78.7810° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | La Libertad |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 1.3 inches (34 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Puente Viru
Puente Viru is a small city in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 8,995. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.9°F |
| 28% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 570.3 sq mi (1,477.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.4251°N, 78.7810°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 86 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in |
Puente Viru has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.4") and May the driest (0.0").
Schools in Puente Viru
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 81699 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 81590 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Vilma Romero Ágreda | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa La Sagrada Familia | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Juan Bautista De Viru | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jhon D'alembert | — | — | — | — |
| Nuestra Señora Del Carmen | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Sagrados Corazones | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Vilma Romero Ágreda | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa General Simon Bolivar | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Maria De Fatima | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 81701 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80094 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Los Angeles High School | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Niño Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa N°80074 "María Caridad Aguero de Arrese" | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Puente Viru
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peru folk radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Frecuencia 100 101.9 | cumbia peruana, latin pop | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio frecuencia 100 - Trujillo | variety | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Puente Viru
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Central Víctor Rául Haya de la Torre | |||||
| Mercado de Puente Virú | |||||
| Mercado Santa Rosa |
Restaurants in Puente Viru
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Puente Viru
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Puente Viru
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Puente Viru
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport | TRU | Large Airport |
| FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport | CHM | Medium Airport |
| Camposol Chao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Casa Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quiruvilca Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Puente Viru
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alto Moche | ||
| Puesto de Salud San Pedro - Las Delicias |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Puente Viru
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Adventista | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días |
Quick Facts
🇵🇪 About Peru
Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Puente Viru.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Puente Viru
What is the population of Puente Viru?
Puente Viru has a population of 8,995 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 570.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puente Viru?
Puente Viru enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.3 inches.