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Salas, Peru

Lambayeque · Peru

Salas is a small town in Lambayeque, Peru with a population of 3,008. Elevation: 554 ft (169 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,008 Population 11/sq mi density
554 ft Elevation 169 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
61.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Salas

Salas District is one of twelve districts of the province Lambayeque in Peru.

People

Population3,008
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain61.5 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation554 ft (169 m)
Population3,008
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation554 ft (169 m)
Coordinates-6.2747°, -79.6042°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLambayeque
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation61.5 inches (1,563 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Salas

Salas is a small town in Peru (Lambayeque) with a population of 3,008. The city sits at an elevation of 554 feet (169 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Salas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 554 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.7°F
38% above Peru avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation554 ft (169 m)
Area285.0 sq mi (738.0 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-6.2747°N, 79.6042°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.5"
62% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

100 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Feb 24, 2007 63 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M6.3 127 km
Feb 15, 2009 near the coast of northern Peru M6.1 150 km
Feb 26, 2007 83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.3 150 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 115 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 150 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 100 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 133 km
Feb 5, 2020 29 km SSE of Sechura, Peru M5.0 136 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 36 km
Nov 7, 1994 78 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 138 km
Jul 6, 2015 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.9 142 km
Jul 21, 2021 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.9 137 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 41 km
Apr 3, 2002 74 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 139 km
Mar 19, 2012 39 km SE of Sechura, Peru M4.8 120 km
May 12, 2022 82 km W of Mórrope, Peru M4.8 128 km
Apr 28, 1990 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru M4.8 84 km
Feb 27, 2023 36 km S of Sechura, Peru M4.8 147 km
Sep 22, 2013 83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M4.8 149 km
Jun 18, 2011 33 km SSE of Sechura, Peru M4.8 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1960 N. PERU Earthquake 9.0 m 66 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 1.0 in Warmest
February 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
March 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Wettest
April 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
November 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in

Salas has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 66°F in August to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Salas

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 11208 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10215 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10881 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10216 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10970 - - - -
Institución Educativa 10207 Jose Justo Arce Gonzales - - - -
Institución Educativa Jorge Chavez - - - -
Institución Educativa 10220 La Peña - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10899 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 11235 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10209 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10210 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10213 - - - -
Institución Educativa 10943 Humedades - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 10943 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Salas

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zona 5 93.3 cumbia, pop en español AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio JHC 107.7 FM - AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Salas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Convenciones Hacienda
Centro de Interpretacion
Museo de Sitio Túcume
Museo Túcume

Farmers Markets in Salas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito La Unión
Mercado de Abastos de Illimo
Mercado de Abastos de Pacora
Mercado Municipal N° 1
Mercado Municipal N° 2

Clinics in Salas

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Salas

Stadiums & Teams in Salas

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Airports Near Salas

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International AirportCIXLarge Airport
Luya 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 Salas

What is the population of Salas?

Salas has a population of 3,008 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 285.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Salas?

Salas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches.

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