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San Cristóbal, Peru
Piura · Peru
San Cristóbal is a small town in Piura, Peru with a population of 544. Elevation: 4,600 ft (1,402 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Cristóbal
Canchaque es un pueblo peruano, capital del distrito homónimo perteneciente a la provincia de Huancabamba, departamento de Piura. Se encuentra a aproximadamente 150 kilómetros de la ciudad de Piura y una altura de 1198 m s. n. m.
People
Climate
| Population | 544 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,600 ft (1,402 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.4100°, -79.5867° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Piura |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.2 inches (1,504 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Cristóbal
San Cristóbal is a small town in Peru (Piura) with a population of 544. The city sits at an elevation of 4,600 feet (1,402 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,600 ft (1,402 m) |
| Area | 215.1 sq mi (557.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.4100°N, 79.5867°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in |
San Cristóbal has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 59°F in January to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (0.4").
Schools in San Cristóbal
33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa San Miguel Arcangel | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20023 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20057 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15295 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jose Antonio Encinas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Virgen Del Rosario | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14576 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20193 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15403 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14492 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14507 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14506 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14509 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15480 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Antonio | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 14507 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14511 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20409 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15491 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15310 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14573 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15198 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15377 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14513 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Martin | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15479 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20034 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15154 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20434 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20026 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 15211 Manuel Adriano Padilla | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20240 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15213 | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in San Cristóbal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Juan de Bigote |
Hotels in San Cristóbal
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Cristóbal
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Cristóbal
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Cristóbal
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Cristóbal
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Cristóbal
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Huancabamba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yapatera Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Cristóbal
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia San Miguel de El Faique |
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What is the population of San Cristóbal?
San Cristóbal has a population of 544 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 215.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Cristóbal?
San Cristóbal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches.