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Roque, Peru

San Martín Department · Peru

Roque is a small town in San Martín Department, Peru with a population of 2,339. Elevation: 5,922 ft (1,805 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,339 Population 9/sq mi density
5,922 ft Elevation 1,805 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
119.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population2,339
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain119.6 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation5,922 ft (1,805 m)
Population2,339
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation5,922 ft (1,805 m)
Coordinates-6.4000°, -76.8000°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceSan Martín Department
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation119.6 inches (3,037 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Roque

Roque is a small town in Peru (San Martín Department) with a population of 2,339. The city sits at an elevation of 5,922 feet (1,805 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 119.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Roque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 329 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 119.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,922 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Peru avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,922 ft (1,805 m)
Area260.1 sq mi (673.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-6.4000°N, 76.8000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.6"
215% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

228 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 57 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 64 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 54 km
Sep 10, 2016 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M6.1 94 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 52 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 56 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 28 km
Feb 12, 1995 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.6 104 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 89 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 53 km
Oct 25, 2012 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.4 96 km
Jul 23, 1997 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.3 100 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 55 km
Apr 10, 2005 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru M5.3 142 km
Aug 6, 2002 58 km S of Barranca, Peru M5.3 118 km
May 7, 2020 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru M5.3 78 km
Apr 4, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.2 55 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 65 km
Apr 12, 1991 32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.2 77 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in
March 76°F (24°C) 6.8 in Wettest
April 76°F (24°C) 5.8 in
May 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in
October 76°F (25°C) 5.5 in
November 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in
December 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in

Roque has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 69°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and August the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Roque

50+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 478 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 22 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 934 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 979 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 30 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 928 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 1248 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 1041 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 481 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 307 - - - -
Institución Educativa Vencedores De Comaina - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 983 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 942 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 394 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 1042 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 1063 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 959 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 36 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 542 - - - -
Institución Educativa 0542 Nuevo Pacaypampa - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 686 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 1057 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 1066 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 1036 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 962 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 35 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 480 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 381 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 758 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 29 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 11 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 1275 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 380 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 759 - - - -
Institución Educativa 0383 Cashnahuasi - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 610 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 951 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 2 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 661 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 1017 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 1018 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 114 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 541 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 940 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 982 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 768 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 970 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 6 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 941 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 1059 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Roque

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Moyobamba amazonian cumbia, cumbia amazónica AAC+ 144 kbps
Radio Karicia local music MP3 128 kbps
Radio San Martín local news AAC+ 48 kbps

Clinics in Roque

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Roque

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Airports Near Roque

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes AirportTPPMedium Airport
Juan Simons Vela AirportRIJMedium Airport
Moises Benzaquen Rengifo AirportYMSMedium Airport
Alao Airport-Small Airport
Chazuta Airport-Small Airport
Huallaga AirportBLPSmall Airport
Lamas Airport-Small Airport
Moyobamba AirportMBPSmall Airport
Picota Airport-Small Airport
Pucacaca Airport-Small Airport
San José de Sisa Airport-Small Airport
San Nicolas AirportRIMSmall Airport
Saposoa AirportSQUSmall Airport
Shapaja Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 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 Roque

What is the population of Roque?

Roque has a population of 2,339 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 260.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Roque?

Roque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 119.6 inches.

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