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San Ignacio, Peru
Cajamarca Department · Peru
San Ignacio is a small city in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 7,912. Elevation: 4,170 ft (1,271 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
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About San Ignacio
The city of San Ignacio is the capital of San Ignacio, one of the thirteen provinces that make up the Department of Cajamarca, under the administration of the regional government of Cajamarca, in Peru. It borders the province of Zamora Chinchipe (Ecuador) to the north, the Department of Amazonas to the east, the province of Jaen to the south and the Department of Piura to the west. It is known as the land of coffee, honey and natural forests. Its population by economic activity agriculture which is based exclusively to coffee.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,912 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,170 ft (1,271 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.1458°, -79.0014° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Cajamarca Department |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.4 inches (1,076 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Ignacio
San Ignacio is a small city in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 7,912. The city sits at an elevation of 4,170 feet (1,271 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.1°F |
| 30% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,170 ft (1,271 m) |
| Area | 1,926.7 sq mi (4,990.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.1458°N, 79.0014°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in |
San Ignacio has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in July to 71°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (1.7").
Colleges & Universities in San Ignacio
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa Primaria 3 de mayo | College | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Primaria No. 17390 | College | — | — |
| Instituto de Educación Superior Pedagógico Público Rafael Hoyos Rubio | College | — | — |
| Instituto Superior Tecnológico San Ignacio | College | — | — |
Schools in San Ignacio
85+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 16671 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Inicial Juan Albacete Sainz | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Juan Albacete Sainz | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16451 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16468 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16627 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16626 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16140 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16875 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16460 José Carlos Mariátegui | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16889 | — | — | — | — |
| Isatec - San Ignacio | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa El Huabo | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17632 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16881 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17628 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16467 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16630 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cegecom Loslirios | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16227 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 16631 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17630 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16876 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16462 San Juan Bosco | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16450 Nuestra Señora de Fátima | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16449 Eloy Soberón Flores | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Tito Cusy Yupanqui | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16470 San Ignacio de Loyola | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17912 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16274 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16453 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16469 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821569 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17353 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16455 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17622 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16452 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16466 San Francisco De Asis | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17375 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16459 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Señor de los Milagros | — | — | — | — |
| Craei San Ignacio | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Huellitas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17373 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 17390 La Primavera | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821609 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17629 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821592 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 17633 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16624 Defensores Del Santuario | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17638 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16461 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16625 Andres Avelino Caceres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17631 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17365 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17626 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 16457 Horacio Zevallos Gamez | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821591 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16256 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nueve De Octubre | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17635 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17960 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16492 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 16458 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17371 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 16388 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Iegecom Puerto San Francisco | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16869 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17621 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cegecom El Laurel | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17914 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17619 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Union Las Mercedes | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17911 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Iegecom Bajo Ihuamaca | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 16873 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16874 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16753 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16464 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16872 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16629 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 16878 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17624 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 821600 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 17627 | — | — | — | — |
Hotels in San Ignacio
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Ignacio
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Ignacio
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Ignacio
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Ignacio
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Ignacio
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Ignacio
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Ignacio
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shumba Airport | JAE | Medium Airport |
| Baguá Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda El Valor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huancabamba Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Ignacio
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia El Nazareno | |
| Parroquia San Ignacion de Loyola | |
| Parroquia Teres de Calcuta |
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What is the population of San Ignacio?
San Ignacio has a population of 7,912 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,926.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Ignacio?
San Ignacio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.4 inches.