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San Vicente de Cañete, Peru

Lima region · Peru

San Vicente de Cañete is a small city in Lima region, Peru with a population of 25,517. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

25,517 Population 89/sq mi density
148 ft Elevation 45 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
2.8 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About San Vicente de Cañete

San Vicente de Cañete

San Vicente de Cañete, commonly known as San Vicente or Cañete, is a city and capital of the Cañete Province, in southern Lima Region. With a population of 85,533.

People

Population25,517
Density89/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain2.8 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Population25,517
Population Density89 / sq mi
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Coordinates-13.0756°, -76.3853°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLima region
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation2.8 inches (70 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Vicente de Cañete

San Vicente de Cañete is a small city in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 25,517. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.8 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in San Vicente de Cañete

San Vicente de Cañete has an average annual temperature of 18.7°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (19.9°C), the coldest is Jul (17.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 73 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.3°C / 67°F 15.2° / 25.3° 11.1
Feb 19.9°C / 68°F 16.3° / 25.6° 14.1
Mar 19.7°C / 67°F 16.1° / 25.4° 14.5
Apr 19.5°C / 67°F 15° / 25.6° 5.1
May 18.8°C / 66°F 13.8° / 25.2° 2.2
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 12.6° / 24.9° 0.8
Jul 17.6°C / 64°F 12.1° / 24.5° 0.5
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 12.4° / 24.3° 0.3
Sep 18.2°C / 65°F 13.2° / 24.6° 1.5
Oct 18.4°C / 65°F 13.3° / 24.7° 2.3
Nov 18.3°C / 65°F 13.5° / 24.4° 5.7
Dec 18.7°C / 66°F 14.5° / 24.4° 15.5
San Vicente de Cañete enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 2.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above Peru avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area287.2 sq mi (743.7 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates-13.0756°N, 76.3853°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.8"
93% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 0.79"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

400 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 8, 2025.

Aug 15, 2007 41 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M8.0 42 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru M6.4 137 km
Jan 30, 2012 6 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M6.4 146 km
Mar 15, 2014 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru M6.1 113 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 73 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.0 136 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 59 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 82 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 55 km
Aug 17, 2007 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.9 63 km
Feb 18, 2014 10 km ESE of Pampa de Tate, Peru M5.9 148 km
Aug 19, 2007 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.8 66 km
Aug 16, 2007 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.8 39 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 137 km
May 8, 2003 90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru M5.7 126 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 49 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 114 km
Aug 16, 2007 43 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 61 km
Aug 16, 2007 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.6 23 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 24.0 m (79 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1746 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 24.0 m 5,941 149 km
2007 S. PERU Earthquake 10.1 m 596 42 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 143 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m 133 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown 5 137 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 133 km
1687 S. PERU Earthquake 5,000 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
February 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
April 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
August 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
September 62°F (16°C) 0.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in

San Vicente de Cañete has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 2.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.8") and March the driest (0.0").

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Schools in San Vicente de Cañete

28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 20193
Institución Educativa Nº 21506
Institución Educativa 21512 Carlos Pedro Silva Luyo
Institución Educativa 20191 Alfonso Ugarte
Institución Educativa José Buenaventura Sepúlveda
Institución Educativa Nº 20188
C.E. Santa Rita de Cassia
Institución Educativa Santa María
Institución Educativa Nº 20874
Institución Educativa 20189 Nuestra Señora de la Concepción
Institución Educativa Nº 20957
Institución Educativa Jose Maria Eguren
Institución Educativa Reina Del Santisimo Rosario
Institución Educativa Maria Enriqueta Dominici
Institución Educativa Victoria Barcia Boniffatti
Institución Educativa Elvira Garcia Y Garcia
Institución Educativa San Vicente Martir
Institución Educativa Rosa De Santa Maria
Institución Educativa Virgen Santisima
Institución Educativa 05 San Marcelino Champagnat
Institución Educativa Mater Christi
Madre Del Amor Hermoso
Institución Educativa La Sagrada Familia
San Josemaria Escriva
Institución Educativa San Pedro
Institución Educativa 20190 Republica De Chile
Institución Educativa Santa Rita De Cassia
Institución Educativa No. 21530
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Libraries in San Vicente de Cañete

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Quilmaná0.0

Farmers Markets in San Vicente de Cañete

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo de San Vicente
Mercado de Frutas Don Mariano
Mercado Modelo
Mercado San Leonardo
Mercado Virgen del Carmen

Hotels in San Vicente de Cañete

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Colibrí

Restaurants in San Vicente de Cañete

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Delicias Juanfra
Estrella del Sur

Clinics in San Vicente de Cañete

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Inkamay Salud
Puesto de Salud d La Quebrada

Bus Stations in San Vicente de Cañete

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flores Cetur
Soyuz Cañete

Gas Stations in San Vicente de Cañete

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grifo Autopasa
Grifo GESA

Banks in San Vicente de Cañete

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación
BCP
Financiera Qapaq
Interbank

Shopping Malls in San Vicente de Cañete

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

C.C. Parque Cañete

Stadiums & Teams in San Vicente de Cañete

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Airports Near San Vicente de Cañete

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Captain Renán Elías Olivera International AirportPIOLarge Airport
Aeroclub Alas del MarSmall Airport
Las Plumas AirportSmall Airport
Lib Mandi Metropolitan AirportSmall Airport
Revalora AirportSmall Airport
San Bartolo AirportSmall Airport
San Regis AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Vicente de Cañete

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia San Benito De Palermo
Parroquia de San Vicente Mártir

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
40 m (131 ft)

🇵🇪 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 Vicente de Cañete

What is the population of San Vicente de Cañete?

San Vicente de Cañete has a population of 25,517 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 89 people per square mile, spread across 287.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Vicente de Cañete?

San Vicente de Cañete enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.8 inches.

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