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Puerto Santa, Peru
Ancash · Peru
Puerto Santa is a small city in Ancash, Peru with a population of 14,066. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
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About Puerto Santa
Santa, founded as Santa María de la Parrilla, is a city on the north coast of Peru located on the left bank of Santa River, 2.6 km away of Pacific Ocean. It is the capital of Santa District in the homonymous province in the Ancash Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,066 |
| Population Density | 705 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.9898°, -78.6460° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ancash |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 3.6 inches (92 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Puerto Santa
Puerto Santa is a small city in Peru (Ancash) with a population of 14,066. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Puerto Santa
Puerto Santa 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 10 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 20.0 sq mi (51.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 705/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.9898°N, 78.6460°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 23.0 m (75 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | 513 LAKE, HUALCAN GLACIER | Meteorological | 23.0 m | 1 | 115 km |
| 1996 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 12 | 123 km |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 29 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 39 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in |
Puerto Santa has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in August to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.2") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Puerto Santa
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 88073 Miguel Grau | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 88022 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Puerto Santa
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Nova peru | musica tropical | AAC+ 32 kbps |
Libraries in Puerto Santa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Puerto Santa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Comercial Chacra ala Olla | |||||
| Centro Comercial Chimbote | |||||
| Centro Comercial Esquina del Movimiento | |||||
| Las Malvinas | |||||
| Los Ferroles | |||||
| mercado 2 de mayo | |||||
| Mercado 3 de Octubre | |||||
| Mercado Alfonso Ugarte | |||||
| Mercado Bellamar | |||||
| Mercado de Peces La Sirena | |||||
| Mercado de Pescadores | |||||
| Mercado de Villa María | |||||
| Mercado La Molina | |||||
| Mercado La Perla | |||||
| Mercado La Perlita | |||||
| Mercado Las Delicias | |||||
| Mercado Los Cedros | |||||
| Mercado Los Olivos | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista | |||||
| Mercado minorista PPao | |||||
| Mercado Miramar | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Santa | |||||
| Mercado Pueblos Unidos | |||||
| Mercado San Felipe |
Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Santa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Manuel Gómez Arellano | ||
| Estadio Municipal Centenario Manuel Rivera Sánchez | ||
| Estadio Municipal de Coishco |
Airports Near Puerto Santa
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport | CHM | Medium Airport |
| Camposol Chao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Casma Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Puerto Santa
16 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Salud Coishco | ||
| Centro de Salud Florida | ||
| Centro de Salud Progreso | ||
| Centro Mádico Arcángel | ||
| Centro Materno | ||
| Centro Medico Coishco | ||
| Centro Medico Drasilud | ||
| Clínica Bellsal | ||
| Clínica San Pablo | ||
| Clínica Sossma | ||
| Consultorio Médico Ecográfico - Isabel de los Ángeles | ||
| Curandero Naturista | ||
| Medicentro Modelo | ||
| Policlínico Policía Nacional del Perú - Chimbote | ||
| Puesto de Salud Santa Ana Costa | ||
| UroGinec |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of Puerto Santa?
Puerto Santa has a population of 14,066 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 705 people per square mile, spread across 20.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puerto Santa?
Puerto Santa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.6 inches.