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Santa Elena, Peru
Piura · Peru
Santa Elena is a small town in Piura, Peru with a population of 816. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Elena
La Unión ist eine Stadt in der Provinz Piura in der Region Piura im Nordwesten von Peru. Beim Zensus 2017 lag die Einwohnerzahl bei 19.155. 10 Jahre zuvor lag diese bei 17.226. Die Stadt ist Verwaltungssitz des gleichnamigen Distriktes. Im Umkreis der Stadt wird bewässerte Landwirtschaft betrieben.
People
Climate
| Population | 816 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.3235°, -80.7757° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Piura |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.3 inches (389 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Elena
Santa Elena is a small town in Peru (Piura) with a population of 816. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Santa Elena
Santa Elena has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F). The hottest month is Feb (28.8°C), the coldest is Aug (22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 149 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 204.1 sq mi (528.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.3235°N, 80.7757°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in |
Santa Elena has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 1.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.8") and September the driest (0.0").
Schools in Santa Elena
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 14122 Virgen Del Transito | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jose Antonio Encinas | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20135 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Ricardo Palma | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santa Elena
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Girasol | local radio | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Girasol Piura | cumbia salsa tecno 70 80 baladas varios | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Santa Elena
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa del Almirante Miguel Grau | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico de Chusis | ||||
| Museo de Etnología de Sechura | ||||
| Museo de Sitio Narihualá | ||||
| Museo del BCRP | ||||
| Museo Municipal Vicús |
Libraries in Santa Elena
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Piura | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Piura | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Principal UNP | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Elena
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asociación Mercado de Frutas "José Olaya" | |||||
| Mercado Anexo | |||||
| Mercado Central de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado Central de Castilla | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos Villa Casa Grande | |||||
| Mercado de Especies Marinas | |||||
| Mercado El Sol | |||||
| Mercado La Plataforma | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista Las Capullanas - ECOMAPSA | |||||
| Mercado Minorista de Pescado "SITMINPEP" | |||||
| Mercado Minosrista Las Capullanas | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado San Bernardo | |||||
| Mercado San Miguel | |||||
| Mercado Santa Rosa | |||||
| Mercado Sixto Zapata Melendez | |||||
| Mercado Zonal de San Martín | |||||
| Mercado Zonal San Francisco | |||||
| Mercado Zonal San José | |||||
| Plaza Castilla | |||||
| Plaza Castilla |
Clinics in Santa Elena
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Elena
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Elena
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport | TYL | Medium Airport |
| PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport | PIU | Medium Airport |
| Paita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yapatera Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Santa Elena
24 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| C.S | ||
| Carita feliz | ||
| Centro de Atencion Primaria Cap III Metropolitano | ||
| Centro de Salud Materno Infantil-Catacaos | ||
| Centro Médico Materno El Hogar de la Madre | ||
| Centro Médico Regional Piura | ||
| CERSAC - Centro Especializado de Rehabilitación y Traumatología | ||
| Clínica Oftalmológica Pongo | ||
| Consultorio Obstetrico | ||
| Establecimiento de Salud Chapairá | ||
| Establecimiento de Salud Chiclayito | ||
| Establecimiento de Salud I-2 Simbila | ||
| Establecimiento de Salud I-3 El Indio | ||
| Establecimiento de salud María Goretti | ||
| Laboratorio Labonorte | ||
| Laboratorio Referencial de Salud Piura | ||
| Oncosalud | ||
| P.S | ||
| Policlínico El Buen Samaritano | ||
| Policlinico PNP | ||
| Policlínico PNP Almirante Miguel Grau | ||
| Posta Médica Municipal Ricardo Jáuregui | ||
| Puesto de Salud La Legua | ||
| Resocentro- Centro Especializado de Resonancia Magnética |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Elena
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Pentecostal Dios es Amor | |
| Iglesia Virgen del Tránsito |
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What is the population of Santa Elena?
Santa Elena has a population of 816 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 204.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Elena?
Santa Elena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 359 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.3 inches.