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San Lorenzo, Peru

Loreto · Peru

San Lorenzo is a small city in Loreto, Peru with a population of 8,216. Elevation: 479 ft (146 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,216 Population 1/sq mi density
479 ft Elevation 146 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
102.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo is a city in the Loreto Region in northeastern Peru. It is the capital of both Datem del Marañón Province and Barranca District. In 2006, San Lorenzo recorded a population of 6,034.

People

Population8,216
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain102.6 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Population8,216
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Coordinates-4.8167°, -76.6000°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLoreto
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation102.6 inches (2,606 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo is a small city in Peru (Loreto) with a population of 8,216. The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet (146 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 102.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

San Lorenzo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 102.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Peru avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Area7,926.3 sq mi (20,529.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-4.8167°N, 76.6000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.6"
170% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.90"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

238 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Oct 28, 1997 51 km N of Barranca, Peru M7.2 51 km
Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 141 km
May 2, 1995 64 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru M6.7 119 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 148 km
Feb 3, 2022 49 km NW of Barranca, Peru M6.5 53 km
Jul 13, 1992 52 km SSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru M6.3 100 km
Sep 10, 2016 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M6.1 93 km
May 19, 2010 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M6.0 108 km
Jan 2, 2017 34 km ESE of Barranca, Peru M5.9 27 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 141 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 146 km
Sep 11, 1993 42 km ENE of Barranca, Peru M5.7 34 km
Feb 12, 1995 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.6 118 km
Nov 28, 2012 72 km ENE of Barranca, Peru M5.6 64 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 138 km
Jan 27, 2001 57 km NNW of Barranca, Peru M5.5 60 km
Jun 18, 2024 53 km SSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru M5.5 103 km
Jun 7, 2020 85 km SW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru M5.4 96 km
Aug 15, 2021 72 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru M5.4 135 km
Oct 21, 1990 109 km WSW of Alianza Cristiana, Peru M5.4 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 7.1 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 7.0 in
March 80°F (26°C) 8.9 in Wettest
April 80°F (26°C) 7.8 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Driest
September 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in Warmest
December 80°F (27°C) 8.1 in

San Lorenzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in January to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 85.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.9") and August the driest (4.7").

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Schools in San Lorenzo

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 62439
Institución Educativa 62385 Virgen De Fatima
Institución Educativa San Lorenzo
Institución Educativa No. 62572
Institución Educativa Yankuam Jintia Bilingue
San Lorenzo
Institución Educativa No. 62200
Institución Educativa 601536 Jesus Nazareno
Institución Educativa Jesus Nazareno
Institución Educativa No. 62032
Institución Educativa No. 62721
Institución Educativa No. 62187
Institución Educativa No. 62201
Institución Educativa No. 62503
Institución Educativa No. 62119
Institución Educativa No. 62283
Institución Educativa No. 62501
Institución Educativa No. 601531
Cayetano Ardanza
Institución Educativa No. 62727
Institución Educativa No. 62103
Institución Educativa No. 62110
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Hotels in San Lorenzo

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Canu
Hotel David
Hotel El Gran Blanco
Hotel La Posada Del Apu

Banks in San Lorenzo

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco De la Nación

Airports Near San Lorenzo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bellavista AirportSmall Airport
San Lorenzo AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
134 m (440 ft)
Postal Code
16601

🇵🇪 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 Lorenzo

What is the population of San Lorenzo?

San Lorenzo has a population of 8,216 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 7,926.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Lorenzo?

San Lorenzo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 102.6 inches.

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