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Salvación, Peru

Madre de Dios · Peru

Salvación is a small town in Madre de Dios, Peru with a population of 330. Elevation: 1,804 ft (550 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

330 Population 6/sq mi density
1,804 ft Elevation 550 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
124.2 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Salvación

Salvación

Salvación is a town in Southern Peru, capital of the province Manú in the region Madre de Dios.

People

Population330
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain124.2 in/yr
Sunny Days134/yr
Elevation1,804 ft (550 m)
Population330
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation1,804 ft (550 m)
Coordinates-12.8361°, -71.3649°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceMadre de Dios
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation124.2 inches (3,155 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Salvación

Salvación is a small town in Peru (Madre de Dios) with a population of 330. The city sits at an elevation of 1,804 feet (550 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 124.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Salvación has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 124.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,804 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above Peru avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days134 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,804 ft (550 m)
Area57.2 sq mi (148.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-12.8361°N, 71.3649°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 124.2"
227% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 17.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Jun 23, 2025.

Jul 6, 1991 15 km W of Lares, Peru M7.0 94 km
Jan 10, 1998 101 km E of Pangoa, Peru M6.4 118 km
May 21, 2013 17 km S of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.8 144 km
Dec 30, 2012 46 km E of Salvación, Peru M5.2 46 km
Jan 10, 1998 89 km E of Pangoa, Peru M5.2 117 km
Sep 2, 1992 59 km NE of Salvación, Peru M5.1 60 km
May 2, 2024 28 km WNW of Chinchaypujio, Peru M5.1 145 km
May 5, 2024 11 km SE of Colquepata, Peru M5.0 71 km
Aug 8, 2003 6 km N of Colcha, Peru M5.0 117 km
Jan 8, 2016 34 km SSW of Huepetuhe, Peru M4.9 95 km
Aug 12, 2010 77 km ENE of Pangoa, Peru M4.9 141 km
Mar 20, 2022 27 km SSW of Mazuko, Peru M4.9 113 km
Jun 30, 2009 99 km NW of Salvación, Peru M4.9 100 km
Jul 6, 2015 7 km E of Colcha, Peru M4.9 119 km
May 24, 2018 67 km NNW of Salvación, Peru M4.9 67 km
Apr 30, 2024 10 km SW of Urcos, Peru M4.8 107 km
Aug 8, 2003 5 km NNW of Colcha, Peru M4.8 119 km
Apr 25, 2011 central Peru M4.8 129 km
Aug 28, 2017 49 km SSE of Mazuko, Peru M4.8 146 km
Aug 13, 2024 5 km SSE of Caicay, Peru M4.7 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Quimsachata (149 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Quimsachata Lava dome 3,693 m (12,116 ft) -4450 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 17.8 in Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 16.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 14.9 in
April 75°F (24°C) 10.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 6.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in Coldest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 5.7 in
September 75°F (24°C) 7.3 in
October 76°F (24°C) 10.6 in Warmest
November 76°F (24°C) 10.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 14.7 in

Salvación has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 72°F in June to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 124.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (17.8") and July the driest (4.6").

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Schools in Salvación

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 52104 Mansilla
Institución Educativa 50877 Aguanos
Manu
Institución Educativa 50431 José Carlos Mariátegui
Institución Educativa José Carlos Mariátegui
Institución Educativa No. 501433
Institución Educativa 50874 Santa Rosa
Institución Educativa 501333 Nuestra Señora De Fatima
Institución Educativa 50432 Gamitana
Institución Educativa 50932 Miguel Grau Seminario
Institución Educativa Amazónico No. 50430
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Radio Stations near Salvación

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Salvación

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Frutas de Pilcopata
Mercado de Pilcopata

Hotels in Salvación

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gallito de las Rocas
Hospedaje Paititi
Terra Manu Hospedaje

Restaurants in Salvación

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caldería el Sazón de la Chavelita
Quinta Restaurante El Gallo Fino

Zoos in Salvación

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zoológico el duque

Clinics in Salvación

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Essalud

Bus Stations in Salvación

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Corazón Serrano

Gas Stations in Salvación

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grifo Inmaculada Concepción
PE #7258578650

Airports Near Salvación

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alejandro Velasco Astete International AirportCUZLarge Airport
Manu AirportSmall Airport
Patria AirportSmall Airport
Quincemil Air BaseUMISmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Salvación

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Manu Biosphere Reserve

Churches & Religious Organizations in Salvación

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia de Pilcopata

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
550 m (1,805 ft)

🇵🇪 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Salvación

Manu Biosphere Reserve
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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 Salvación

What is the population of Salvación?

Salvación has a population of 330 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 57.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Salvación?

Salvación has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 124.2 inches.

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