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Río Negro, Peru

Junin · Peru

Río Negro is a small city in Junin, Peru with a population of 5,262. Elevation: 2,110 ft (643 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

5,262 Population 11/sq mi density
2,110 ft Elevation 643 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
103.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Río Negro

Río Negro

Río Negro District is one of eight districts of the province Satipo in Peru.

People

Population5,262
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain103.6 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation2,110 ft (643 m)
Population5,262
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation2,110 ft (643 m)
Coordinates-11.2092°, -74.6592°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceJunin
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation103.6 inches (2,630 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Río Negro

Río Negro is a small city in Peru (Junin) with a population of 5,262. The city sits at an elevation of 2,110 feet (643 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 103.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Río Negro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 103.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,110 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above Peru avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,110 ft (643 m)
Area481.5 sq mi (1,247.1 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-11.2092°N, 74.6592°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.6"
173% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

263 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 19, 2025.

Feb 19, 1998 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.9 36 km
Aug 13, 2017 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.8 55 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 18 km
Jan 23, 1990 4 km WSW of Cuenca, Peru M5.6 145 km
Jul 31, 2003 91 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.6 126 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 121 km
Feb 14, 2019 49 km NNE of Paucarbamba, Peru M5.5 113 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 51 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 79 km
Mar 17, 1992 61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 87 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 132 km
Jul 15, 2013 46 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.4 149 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 44 km
Mar 18, 1999 21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru M5.3 146 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 59 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 34 km
Jun 7, 2005 49 km N of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 73 km
Apr 6, 1996 52 km NE of Oxapampa, Peru M5.2 123 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 128 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 9.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 8.9 in
March 73°F (23°C) 8.6 in
April 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
June 71°F (21°C) 2.5 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
October 74°F (23°C) 6.1 in
November 74°F (23°C) 6.3 in Warmest
December 73°F (23°C) 8.6 in

Río Negro has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 58°F in January to 74°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 69.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Río Negro

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 31463
Institución Educativa No. 31187
Institución Educativa Pachacutec
Institución Educativa No. 31828
Institución Educativa No. 31061
Institución Educativa No. 31190
Institución Educativa No. 64483
Institución Educativa No. 30462
Institución Educativa 30001-170
Institución Educativa 30001-95
Institución Educativa 30001-30
Institución Educativa 31463 San Jorge
Institución Educativa No. 30736
Institución Educativa 30638 Jose Galvez
Institución Educativa Jose Galvez
Institución Educativa Virgen De Guadalupe
Institución Educativa 30001-178
Institución Educativa 30001-55
Institución Educativa No. 31547
Institución Educativa 30001-202
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Farmers Markets in Río Negro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mazamari

Hotels in Río Negro

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Laguna Blanca

Clinics in Río Negro

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puesto de Salud Río Negro

Stadiums & Teams in Río Negro

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Airports Near Río Negro

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP Leonardo Alvariño Herr AirportSmall Airport
Mayor PNP Nancy Flores Paucar AirportMZASmall Airport
Obenteni AirportSmall Airport
Quempiri AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
628 m (2,060 ft)
Postal Code
12261

🇵🇪 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 Río Negro

What is the population of Río Negro?

Río Negro has a population of 5,262 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 481.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Río Negro?

Río Negro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 103.6 inches.

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