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San José de Lourdes, Peru

Cajamarca Department · Peru

San José de Lourdes is a small town in Cajamarca Department, Peru with a population of 1,223. Elevation: 3,727 ft (1,136 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,223 Population 1/sq mi density
3,727 ft Elevation 1,136 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
184.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About San José de Lourdes

San José de Lourdes

San José de Lourdes District is one of seven districts of the province San Ignacio in Peru.

People

Population1,223
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain184.6 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation3,727 ft (1,136 m)
Population1,223
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation3,727 ft (1,136 m)
Coordinates-5.1054°, -78.9136°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceCajamarca Department
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation184.6 inches (4,689 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José de Lourdes

San José de Lourdes is a small town in Peru (Cajamarca Department) with a population of 1,223. The city sits at an elevation of 3,727 feet (1,136 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 184.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

San José de Lourdes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 329 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 184.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,727 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above Peru avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,727 ft (1,136 m)
Area1,926.7 sq mi (4,990.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-5.1054°N, 78.9136°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 184.6"
386% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 26, 2025.

Aug 17, 1992 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.3 113 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 123 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 129 km
Aug 13, 2000 64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M5.1 128 km
Apr 17, 2019 68 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.1 87 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 31 km
Aug 6, 2000 54 km N of Yambrasbamba, Peru M4.9 121 km
Dec 7, 1995 16 km NE of Cariamanga, Ecuador M4.9 117 km
Jul 21, 2021 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.9 14 km
Apr 9, 2016 70 km SE of Yantzaza, Ecuador M4.9 109 km
Mar 9, 2020 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru M4.9 128 km
Mar 7, 2019 8 km NE of Miracosta, Peru M4.9 142 km
May 25, 2004 9 km WNW of Suyo, Peru M4.9 147 km
Dec 24, 2000 102 km ESE of Yantzaza, Ecuador M4.9 148 km
May 21, 2017 10 km NNW of Lagunas, Peru M4.8 115 km
Sep 25, 1996 5 km SSW of Loja, Ecuador M4.8 123 km
Jun 25, 2022 71 km ENE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.8 61 km
Nov 21, 1993 87 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M4.8 98 km
Apr 28, 1990 15 km NW of Sallique, Peru M4.8 73 km
Dec 14, 1996 26 km WSW of Canchaque, Peru M4.7 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in
February 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in
March 69°F (21°C) 6.2 in Warmest, Wettest
April 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
November 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in
December 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in

San José de Lourdes has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in July to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (1.6").

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Schools in San José de Lourdes

48 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 16979
Institución Educativa No. 16520
Institución Educativa 16520 Ricardo Palma
Institución Educativa No. 16984
Institución Educativa No. 17945
Institución Educativa No. 17942
Institución Educativa Cegecom Nuevo San Lorenzo
Institución Educativa 16931 Cristo Rey
Institución Educativa No. 17279
Institución Educativa No. 16528
Institución Educativa No. 16530
Institución Educativa Cegecom Las Cañas
Institución Educativa No. 17735
Institución Educativa No. 16982
Institución Educativa No. 16976
Institución Educativa Cped - 16976
Institución Educativa No. 17951
Institución Educativa No. 17734
Institución Educativa No. 17686
Institución Educativa No. 16523
Institución Educativa No. 16971
Institución educativa No. 16704
Institución Educativa Cegecom Gramalotes
Institución Educativa No. 16518
Institución Educativa No. 16366
Institución educativa No. 16527
Institución Educativa No. 821593
Institución Educativa No. 16525
Institución Educativa No. 16695
Institución Educativa No. 16691
Institución educativa No. 16937
Institución Educativa La Union
Institución Educativa 16647 Humberto Aldaz Pezantes
Institución Educativa No. 17741
Institución Educativa No. 16628
Institución Educativa No. 17378
Institución Educativa No. 16522
Institución Educativa No. 16932
Institución educativa No. 16877
Institución Educativa No. 16765
Institución Educativa No. 16385
Institución Educativa No. 16929
Institución Educativa 16531 Nuestro Señor De Los Milagros
Institución Educativa No. 16463
Institución Educativa No. 16980
Institución Educativa No. 17950
Institución Educativa No. 16532
Institución Educativa No. 16978
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Clinics in San José de Lourdes

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

San José de Lourdes

Breweries in San José de Lourdes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería El Último Trago

Stadiums & Teams in San José de Lourdes

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Airports Near San José de Lourdes

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shumba AirportJAEMedium Airport
Baguá AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda El Valor AirportSmall Airport
Huancabamba AirportSmall 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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Frequently Asked Questions About San José de Lourdes

What is the population of San José de Lourdes?

San José de Lourdes has a population of 1,223 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,926.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in San José de Lourdes?

San José de Lourdes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 184.6 inches.

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