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Puerto Maldonado, Peru

Madre de Dios · Peru

Puerto Maldonado is a mid-size city in Madre de Dios, Peru with a population of 85,024. Elevation: 633 ft (193 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

85,024 Population 72/sq mi density
633 ft Elevation 193 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
87.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Puerto Maldonado

Puerto Maldonado

Puerto Maldonado is a city in southeastern Peru in the Amazon rainforest 55 kilometres (34 mi) west of the Bolivian border, located at the confluence of the Tambopata and Madre de Dios rivers. The latter river joins the Madeira River as a tributary of the Amazon. This city is the capital of the Department of Madre de Dios.

People

Population85,024
Density72/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain87.6 in/yr
Sunny Days178/yr
Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Population85,024
Population Density72 / sq mi
Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Coordinates-12.5895°, -69.1995°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceMadre de Dios
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation87.6 inches (2,224 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Puerto Maldonado

Puerto Maldonado is a mid-size city in Peru (Madre de Dios) with a population of 85,024. The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet (193 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Puerto Maldonado

Puerto Maldonado has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 2234 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 314.7
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 315.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 300.7
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 188.4
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 120.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 45.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 55.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 43.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 124.1
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 194.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 249.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 282.2
Puerto Maldonado has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above Peru avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Area1,175.4 sq mi (3,044.3 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates-12.5895°N, 69.1995°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.6"
130% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 13.15"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 28, 2016.

Jan 10, 1994 74 km S of Tambopata, Peru M6.9 88 km
Nov 28, 1997 97 km NE of Sandia, Peru M6.7 136 km
Mar 10, 1996 33 km SSW of Tambopata, Peru M5.7 49 km
Jan 8, 2016 62 km ESE of Mazuko, Peru M4.9 112 km
May 22, 2010 72 km ESE of Mazuko, Peru M4.6 102 km
Feb 28, 2016 37 km NNE of Coasa, Peru M4.5 142 km
Oct 2, 2013 17 km E of Mazuko, Peru M4.4 122 km
Nov 9, 2013 3 km SSE of Mazuko, Peru M4.0 138 km
Apr 25, 2001 34 km N of Huepetuhe, Peru M3.4 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 13.2 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 12.9 in
March 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in
April 78°F (26°C) 6.2 in
May 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in
June 74°F (24°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
July 74°F (24°C) 2.5 in
August 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in
September 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in Warmest
November 79°F (26°C) 9.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 11.6 in

Puerto Maldonado has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in June to 79°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 87.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.2") and June the driest (2.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Puerto Maldonado

Institution Type Founded Website
Instituto Jorge Basadre College Visit →
Universidad Nacional de la Amazonía University Visit →

Schools in Puerto Maldonado

39 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dionisia Herrera Alvarado
Jorge Basadre Grohman
Institución Educativa La Joya
Institución Educativa Cap. Fap Jose Abelardo Quiñones
Institución Educativa 52020 Cap. Fap. Jose Abelardo Quiñones
Institución Educativa El Pacalito
Institución Educativa 52194 Capitan. Alipio Ponce Vasquez
Institución Educativa Cap. Alipio Ponce Vasquez
Institución Educativa Augusto Bouroncle Acuña
Institución Educativa 53002 Augusto Bouroncle Acuña
Institución Educativa Isaac Newton
Institución Educativa Stella Maris
Institución Educativa Niños De Jesus
Institución Educativa 53001 Faustino Maldonado
Institución Educativa Faustino Maldonado
Institución Educativa 52166 Nuestra Señora De Fatima
Institución Educativa Guillermo Billinghurts
Colegio Santa Rosa
Carlos Fermin Fitzcarrald
Dos de Mayo
Institución Educativa 52183 Rompeolas
I.E.P Jaime White
Institución Educativa No. 52250
Institución Educativa 52032 Mariscal Ramon Castilla
Institución Educativa No. 52018
Institución Educativa No. 52076
Institución Educativa 52006 Silverio Guerra Econema
Institución Educativa No. 52080
Institución Educativa 52002 Lorenzo Collazos Guevara
Institución Educativa No. 52007
Universidad Andina del Cusco
Institución Educativa 52011 San Juan Bautista - El Prado
Institución Educativa No. 52081
Institución Educativa Señor De Los Milagros
Institución Educativa 52001 Santa Rosa
Institución Educativa 52010 La Pastora
Institución Educativa 52181 Señor De Los Milagros
Institución Educativa Santa Rosa
Institución Educativa La Pastora
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Radio Stations near Puerto Maldonado

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Puerto Maldonado

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria Internacional Iberia
José Aldanís
Licoreria la MUYUNA
Mercado de Puerto Maldonado
Mercado Mil Ofertas

Hotels in Puerto Maldonado

27 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

amaziza lodge
Anaconda Lodge
Cabaña Quinta
Casa Maracaná
ceiba sandoval lodge (maloca)
Centenario
Corto Maltes Amazonia
Enai eco lodge
hacienda concepcion
hacienda herrera
Helicona's inn
Hospedaje Maranoe
Hospedaje Rey Port
Hospedaje Royal
Hotel Golden Inn
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Jaguar Tambopata
Lodge
Monte Amazoniea Lodge
Paititi
paradise amazon lodge & adventure
Puerto Palmeras
Puesta del Sol
Sandoval Home Lodge
Sandoval Lake Lodge
tocon
Wasai Puerto Maldonado Eco Lodge

Restaurants in Puerto Maldonado

28 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brostería
Burgos
Chifa Lung Fung
Chifa Min Ying
Club Social
Delicias Peruanas
El Asadazo
El Califa
El Horcón
El Hornito
El Hornito
El Hornito
El Mirador
El Tambo
Frutos del Mar
Gustitos del Cura
Huarayos
La Semilla
Leña y sazon
Magdalena´s
Maracuyeah
Pollería Astoria
Pollería Astoria
Pollería Estrella
Pollería Estrella
Puerto Hermosa
Rico Pez
Will's Burger

Cafes in Puerto Maldonado

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Recreo
Gustitos del Cura
La Semilla

Clinics in Puerto Maldonado

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #7082640550
PE #7082640552
PE #7082640553
PE #7082640555

Dentists in Puerto Maldonado

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Sota
Dr. Sota

Veterinaries in Puerto Maldonado

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #4182204095

Bus Stations in Puerto Maldonado

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

terminal terrestre

Gas Stations in Puerto Maldonado

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grifo La Joya
Gripo Puerto Rico
Grupo San Luis
Matamoros S.A.C.
PE #4520761715
PE #4520761716
PetroPerú
PetroPerú
Petroperú
Petrosol

Banks in Puerto Maldonado

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación
BBVA
BCP
Caja Arequipa
Caja Cusco
Caja Tacna
Interbank
Mibanco

Shopping Malls in Puerto Maldonado

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

3 de Mayo

Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Maldonado

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Puerto Maldonado

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Padre Aldamiz International AirportPEMMedium Airport
Chive AirportSmall Airport
Lagarto Nuevo AirportSmall Airport
Santa Maria de Fatima AirportSmall Airport
Shiringayoc AirportSYCSmall Airport
Shiringayoc/Hacienda Hda Mejia AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Puerto Maldonado

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Serpost

Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Maldonado

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Asamblea de Dios
Iglesia Señor de Coyoriti
Parroquia Santa Cruz

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
183 m (600 ft)
Founded
1902

Around Puerto Maldonado

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 35
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 8
Restaurants 29
Cafes 3
Bars 6
Supermarkets 4
Banks 7
Hotels 12
Parks 15
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Puerto Maldonado

1 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Obelisco

🇵🇪 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 Puerto Maldonado

What is the population of Puerto Maldonado?

Puerto Maldonado has a population of 85,024 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 72 people per square mile, spread across 1,175.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puerto Maldonado?

Puerto Maldonado has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 178 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.6 inches.

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