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San Juan de la Virgen, Peru

Tumbes · Peru

San Juan de la Virgen is a small town in Tumbes, Peru with a population of 1,559. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,559 Population 23/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
33.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About San Juan de la Virgen

San Juan de la Virgen District is one of the six districts of the province Tumbes in Peru.

People

Population1,559
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain33.9 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population1,559
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates-3.6272°, -80.4307°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceTumbes
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation33.9 inches (862 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Juan de la Virgen

San Juan de la Virgen is a small town in Peru (Tumbes) with a population of 1,559. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in San Juan de la Virgen

San Juan de la Virgen has an average annual temperature of 25°C (77°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.8°C), the coldest is Aug (22.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 400 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.8°C / 80°F 22° / 31.5° 66.0
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 21.3° / 31.1° 132.5
Mar 26.8°C / 80°F 21.9° / 31.6° 84.9
Apr 26.6°C / 80°F 21.4° / 31.7° 72.1
May 26°C / 79°F 21.3° / 30.7° 19.5
Jun 24.7°C / 76°F 20.6° / 28.8° 2.1
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 19.9° / 27.7° 1.2
Aug 22.8°C / 73°F 19° / 26.6° 0.5
Sep 23.1°C / 74°F 19.4° / 26.8° 0.7
Oct 23.4°C / 74°F 19.7° / 27.2° 2.0
Nov 24°C / 75°F 20.1° / 28° 7.5
Dec 25.2°C / 77°F 20.7° / 29.7° 10.8
San Juan de la Virgen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above Peru avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area68.8 sq mi (178.1 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates-3.6272°N, 80.4307°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.35"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

265 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 114 km
May 21, 2005 55 km NW of Zorritos, Peru M6.3 73 km
Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 145 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 142 km
May 22, 2000 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru M5.8 90 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 81 km
Jan 24, 2005 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.6 146 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 50 km
Feb 10, 1990 58 km NNW of Zorritos, Peru M5.6 67 km
Mar 29, 1991 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.6 65 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 70 km
Aug 3, 2014 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.4 64 km
Apr 22, 2007 45 km NNW of Máncora, Peru M5.4 89 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 38 km
Aug 11, 2004 66 km NW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 74 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 15 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 62 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 99 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 60 km
Feb 16, 1990 55 km NNW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1953 N. PERU Earthquake 1.0 m 6 32 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 2.1 in
February 81°F (27°C) 2.2 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest, Wettest
April 81°F (27°C) 1.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
August 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
November 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in

San Juan de la Virgen has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in San Juan de la Virgen

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa San Juan de la Virgen
Institución Educativa Coar Tumbes
Institución Educativa 051 Rosa Lopez Iturraldi
Institución Educativa 052 Ismael Luey Peña
Institución Educativa 057 Edelmira Oyola Barrezueta
Colegio San Juan de la Virgen
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Radio Stations near San Juan de la Virgen

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO IMPACTO 107.9 (EC) AAC 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in San Juan de la Virgen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 8 de Septiembre
Mercado Central
Mercado Central de Corrales
Mercado Central de Huaquillas
Mercado de Tumbes
Mercado Modelo de Zarumilla
Mercado Multifuncional Playita Sur
Mercado Municipal de Casa Blanqueada
Mercado Zonal Virgen de las Mercedes

Clinics in San Juan de la Virgen

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud San Juan de la Virgen

Stadiums & Teams in San Juan de la Virgen

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Airports Near San Juan de la Virgen

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International AirportTBPMedium Airport
Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International AirportETRMedium Airport
Aguayo AirportSmall Airport
Amable Calle Gutierrez AirportSmall Airport
Barbones - Samuel Quimi AirportSmall Airport
Carabon AirportSmall Airport
Carmita AirportSmall Airport
Celia María AirportSmall Airport
La Maria AirportSmall Airport
La Mina AirportSmall Airport
Las Peñas AirportSmall Airport
Puná Southwest AirportSmall Airport
Roble Mar AirportSmall Airport
Solbananas AirportSmall Airport
Tenguel AirportSmall Airport
Walter Braedt Segú AirportPTLSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Juan de la Virgen

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia San Juan de La Virgen

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
23 m (75 ft)
Postal Code
24401

🇵🇪 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 Juan de la Virgen

What is the population of San Juan de la Virgen?

San Juan de la Virgen has a population of 1,559 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 68.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Juan de la Virgen?

San Juan de la Virgen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.9 inches.

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