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Santa Bárbara, Peru

Lima region · Peru

Santa Bárbara is a small town in Lima region, Peru with a population of 713. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

713 Population 3/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
2.8 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Santa Bárbara

Santa Bárbara

San Luis de Cañete es una ciudad menor peruana, capital del distrito homónimo perteneciente a la provincia de Cañete del departamento de Lima, en la costa central del Perú. Se encuentra a una altitud de 36 m s. n. m.

People

Population713
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain2.8 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population713
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-13.0663°, -76.4540°
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 Santa Bárbara

Santa Bárbara is a small town in Peru (Lima region) with a population of 713. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 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.

Santa Bárbara 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 16 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area287.2 sq mi (743.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-13.0663°N, 76.4540°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

391 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 39 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km WSW of Santiago, Peru M6.4 140 km
Mar 15, 2014 24 km SSW of Paracas, Peru M6.1 114 km
May 16, 1992 4 km E of San Clemente, Peru M6.1 77 km
Aug 16, 2007 46 km S of Paracas, Peru M6.0 138 km
Feb 2, 2009 40 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M6.0 58 km
Aug 18, 2007 7 km NNW of Paracas, Peru M6.0 84 km
Aug 17, 2007 44 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.9 62 km
Jun 23, 2021 11 km WSW of Mala, Peru M5.9 49 km
Aug 19, 2007 45 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.8 64 km
Aug 16, 2007 38 km SW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.8 36 km
Aug 16, 2007 25 km W of Santiago, Peru M5.8 140 km
May 8, 2003 90 km WSW of Chilca, Peru M5.7 119 km
Sep 22, 2010 6 km ENE of Chincha Alta, Peru M5.7 55 km
Jun 15, 2025 37 km WSW of Callao, Peru M5.6 146 km
Aug 19, 2007 32 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 63 km
Apr 21, 2001 51 km WNW of Pisco, Peru M5.6 58 km
May 28, 2003 33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru M5.6 108 km
Aug 16, 2007 22 km SSW of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru M5.6 21 km
Oct 1, 1996 19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru M5.6 58 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 5,941 144 km
2007 S. PERU Earthquake 10.1 m 596 39 km
1865 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 2.0 m 5 138 km
1806 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 1.0 m 128 km
1878 CENTRAL PERU Unknown 5 133 km
1860 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 128 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

Santa Bárbara 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 Santa Bárbara

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa San Luis Gonzaga De Coprodeli
Institución Educativa 20182 Abraham Valdelomar
Institución Educativa Mi Amigo Jesus
Institución Educativa 20181 Julio Kuroiwa Horiuchi
Institución Educativa San Luis
Institución Educativa No. 21514
Institución Educativa No. 21528
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Libraries in Santa Bárbara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Quilmaná0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Bárbara

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

Clinics in Santa Bárbara

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Médico de San Luis
Puesto de Salud Santa Bárbara

Gas Stations in Santa Bárbara

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grifo Central
Grifo Pecsa - GLP

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Bárbara

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Airports Near Santa Bárbara

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 Santa Bárbara

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Luis

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
36 m (118 ft)
Postal Code
15719

🇵🇪 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 Santa Bárbara

What is the population of Santa Bárbara?

Santa Bárbara has a population of 713 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 287.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Bárbara?

Santa Bárbara 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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