San Felipe, Peru

Cajamarca Department · Peru

San Felipe is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 489. Elevation: 6,411 ft (1,954 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

489 Population
6,411 ft Elevation 1,954 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
51.7 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population489

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain51.7 in/yr
Elevation6,411 ft (1,954 m)
Population489
Elevation6,411 ft (1,954 m)
Coordinates-5.7704°, -79.3137°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCajamarca Department
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation51.7 inches (1,312 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Felipe

San Felipe is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 489. The city sits at an elevation of 6,411 feet (1,954 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

San Felipe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,411 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Peru avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation6,411 ft (1,954 m)
Coordinates5.7704°S, 79.3137°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.7"
36% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

68 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 91 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 71 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 92 km
Mar 9, 2020 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru M4.9 137 km
Jul 21, 2021 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.9 72 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 64 km
Mar 19, 2012 39 km SE of Sechura, Peru M4.8 143 km
May 21, 2017 10 km NNW of Lagunas, Peru M4.8 134 km
Jun 25, 2022 71 km ENE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.8 142 km
Apr 28, 1990 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru M4.8 27 km
Dec 14, 1996 26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru M4.7 66 km
Jan 12, 2008 9 km SSE of Saña, Peru M4.7 139 km
Jan 25, 1993 15 km WNW of Cañaris, Peru M4.7 28 km
Nov 14, 2013 13 km ENE of Cajaruro, Peru M4.7 112 km
Oct 11, 2000 60 km NW of Mórrope, Peru M4.7 136 km
Jan 8, 2014 16 km NW of Paltashaco, Peru M4.6 114 km
Jan 15, 2013 27 km SE of Sechura, Peru M4.6 149 km
Jun 13, 2003 14 km ESE of Jayanca, Peru M4.6 88 km
Mar 16, 2008 1 km NE of Motupe, Peru M4.6 60 km
Jun 10, 2000 5 km N of Pátapo, Peru M4.6 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
February 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
March 59°F (15°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in Coldest
July 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in

San Felipe has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 58°F in June to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in San Felipe

40 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 17601 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16156 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16149 - - - -
Institución Educativa San Felipe Santiago - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17600 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17563 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16153 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16839 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17615 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17613 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17723 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16157 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17602 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16837 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17599 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16834 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16968 - - - -
Institución Educativa 16151 Nuestra Señora Del Carmen - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16151 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17598 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17445 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16155 - - - -
Institución Educativa San Juan Bautista - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17604 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20110 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17419 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16159 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20217 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16152 - - - -
Institución Educativa Cped - 16152 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 20108 - - - -
Institución Educativa Las Pampas - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16838 - - - -
Institución Educativa Iegecom Huayaquil - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17618 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16158 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17446 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 17407 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16833 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 16154 - - - -
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Farmers Markets in San Felipe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Clinics in San Felipe

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Puesto de Salud Nuevo Hualapampa
San Felipe

Gas Stations in San Felipe

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PE #3108368356

Stadiums & Teams in San Felipe

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Airports Near San Felipe

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shumba AirportJAEMedium Airport
Hacienda El Valor Airport-Small Airport
Huancabamba 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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What is the population of San Felipe?

San Felipe has a population of 489 residents and is located in Peru..

What is the weather like in San Felipe?

San Felipe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 51.7 inches.

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