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San Martín, Peru

San Martín Department · Peru

San Martín is a small town in San Martín Department, Peru with a population of 2,644. Elevation: 1,473 ft (449 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

2,644 Population 19/sq mi density
1,473 ft Elevation 449 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
68.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About San Martín

San Martín

San Martín Jilotepeque is a town, with a population of 10,812, and a municipality in the Chimaltenango department of Guatemala. It was the site of a bus accident in 2013.

People

Population2,644
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain68.5 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation1,473 ft (449 m)
Population2,644
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation1,473 ft (449 m)
Coordinates-6.5108°, -76.7403°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceSan Martín Department
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation68.5 inches (1,740 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Martín

San Martín is a small town in Peru (San Martín Department) with a population of 2,644. The city sits at an elevation of 1,473 feet (449 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

San Martín has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 77°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 68.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,473 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Peru avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,473 ft (449 m)
Area139.0 sq mi (359.9 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates-6.5108°N, 76.7403°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.5"
80% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.70"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

226 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 71 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 77 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 68 km
Sep 10, 2016 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M6.1 107 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 66 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 70 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 37 km
Feb 12, 1995 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.6 109 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 66 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 102 km
Oct 25, 2012 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.4 99 km
May 7, 2020 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru M5.3 89 km
Jul 23, 1997 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.3 99 km
Aug 6, 2002 58 km S of Barranca, Peru M5.3 129 km
Apr 10, 2005 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru M5.3 128 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 67 km
Apr 12, 1991 32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.2 91 km
Sep 29, 2004 48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.2 109 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 53 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 4.6 in
February 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in
March 76°F (25°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 76°F (25°C) 5.8 in
May 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in Coldest
July 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
August 76°F (24°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
October 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
November 78°F (25°C) 4.9 in Warmest
December 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in

San Martín has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in June to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and August the driest (3.1").

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Schools in San Martín

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 34
Institución Educativa No. 760
Institución Educativa No. 730
Institución Educativa Nueva Esperanza
Institución Educativa No. 20
Institución Educativa 0309 Tupac Amaru Ii
Institución Educativa No. 624
Institución Educativa No. 384
Institución Educativa No. 379
Institución Educativa 0714 Pucacaca
Institución Educativa No. 715
Institución Educativa No. 382
Institución Educativa 0573 Alto Roque
Institución Educativa No. 685
Institución Educativa No. 585
Institución Educativa No. 664
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Radio Stations near San Martín

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Moyobamba amazonian cumbia, cumbia amazónica AAC+ 144 kbps
Radio Karicia local music MP3 128 kbps
Radio San Martín local news AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in San Martín

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Chanka

Farmers Markets in San Martín

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Lamas

Clinics in San Martín

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

San Martin de Alao

Stadiums & Teams in San Martín

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Airports Near San Martín

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes AirportTPPMedium Airport
Juan Simons Vela AirportRIJMedium Airport
Juanjui AirportJJIMedium Airport
Moises Benzaquen Rengifo AirportYMSMedium Airport
Alao AirportSmall Airport
Chazuta AirportSmall Airport
Huallaga AirportBLPSmall Airport
Lamas AirportSmall Airport
Moyobamba AirportMBPSmall Airport
Picota AirportSmall Airport
Pucacaca AirportSmall Airport
San José de Sisa AirportSmall Airport
Saposoa AirportSQUSmall Airport
Shapaja 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 Martín

What is the population of San Martín?

San Martín has a population of 2,644 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 139.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Martín?

San Martín has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 68.5 inches.

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