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San Jacinto, Peru
Arequipa · Peru
San Jacinto is a small town in Arequipa, Peru with a population of 894. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Jacinto
La Pampa is the capital of Samuel Pastor District in Camaná Province in Peru. As of 2019, the town had a population of around 25,000. During this period, the town faced massive amounts of illegal mining operations for gold.
People
Climate
| Population | 894 |
| Population Density | 263 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Coordinates | -16.5914°, -72.7073° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Arequipa |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 0.8 inches (20 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Jacinto
San Jacinto is a small town in Peru (Arequipa) with a population of 894. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 364 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 263/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -16.5914°N, 72.7073°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.8 m (29 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2001 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 8.8 m | 103 | 106 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Huambo (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Huambo | Volcanic field | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) | -700 | 105 km |
| Sabancaya | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,960 m (19,554 ft) | 2020 | 128 km |
| Chachani, Nevado | Stratovolcano | 6,057 m (19,872 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Andahua-Orcopampa | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 4,713 m (15,463 ft) | 1490 | 136 km |
| Huaynaputina | Stratovolcano | 4,850 m (15,912 ft) | 1600 | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in |
San Jacinto has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 58°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.1") and April the driest (0.0").
Schools in San Jacinto
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 40237 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 40251 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Angelitos De Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40516 Juan Pablo Vizcardo Y Guzman | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 40281 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cristiano Jesus El Maestro | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 40203 Tupac Amaru | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Faustino B. Franco | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De La Candelaria | — | — | — | — |
| La Inmaculada | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in San Jacinto
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central |
Gas Stations in San Jacinto
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Jacinto
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Jacinto
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mollendo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Siguas Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of San Jacinto?
San Jacinto has a population of 894 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 263 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Jacinto?
San Jacinto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 364 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.8 inches.