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Santa Cruz, Peru
San Martín Department · Peru
Santa Cruz is a small town in San Martín Department, Peru with a population of 824. Elevation: 1,847 ft (563 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 824 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,847 ft (563 m) |
| Coordinates | -8.5540°, -76.2827° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | San Martín Department |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 114.2 inches (2,901 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a small town in Peru (San Martín Department) with a population of 824. The city sits at an elevation of 1,847 feet (563 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 114.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 130 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,847 ft (563 m) |
| Area | 617.8 sq mi (1,600.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.5540°N, 76.2827°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 12.4 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 12.4 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 10.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 11.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 13.0 in |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 75°F in July to 76°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 114.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (13.2") and July the driest (5.4").
Schools in Santa Cruz
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 703 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 431 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 30 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 700 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 32948 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 33524 | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Abasto |
Airports Near Santa Cruz
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Palmas del Espino Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Playa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tingo Maria Airport | TGI | Small Airport |
| Tocache Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Uchiza Airport | UCZ | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a population of 824 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 617.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 130 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 114.2 inches.