Sign In Register

Santa Lucía, Peru

Huánuco Department · Peru

Santa Lucía is a small town in Huánuco Department, Peru with a population of 543. Elevation: 1,985 ft (605 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

543 Population 10/sq mi density
1,985 ft Elevation 605 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
164.2 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

Discover Santa Lucía, Peru

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population543
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain164.2 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation1,985 ft (605 m)
Population543
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation1,985 ft (605 m)
Coordinates-9.1241°, -76.0206°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceHuánuco Department
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation164.2 inches (4,170 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Lucía

Santa Lucía is a small town in Peru (Huánuco Department) with a population of 543. The city sits at an elevation of 1,985 feet (605 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 42°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 164.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Santa Lucía has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 324 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 164.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,985 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average42.3°F
22% below Peru avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,985 ft (605 m)
Area57.3 sq mi (148.5 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-9.1241°N, 76.0206°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 164.2"
332% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 15.35"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

215 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 16 km ESE of San Alejandro, Peru M6.0 108 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 33 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 83 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 149 km
Jun 12, 1995 63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M5.4 92 km
Aug 6, 2001 23 km WSW of Campo Verde, Peru M5.4 129 km
Oct 5, 2016 23 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.3 148 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 139 km
May 20, 2008 14 km SW of Campo Verde, Peru M5.2 139 km
Jun 8, 2017 76 km ENE of Tocache, Peru M5.2 127 km
May 3, 1994 9 km NW of Campo Verde, Peru M5.2 149 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 64 km
Jun 26, 2008 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 53 km
Jul 25, 2015 74 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 91 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 62 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 26 km
Feb 21, 2006 32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru M5.1 144 km
May 22, 2025 19 km NE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.1 134 km
May 27, 2016 21 km W of Campo Verde, Peru M5.0 135 km
Jun 26, 2008 central Peru M5.0 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 15.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 76°F (24°C) 14.0 in
March 76°F (25°C) 13.2 in
April 77°F (25°C) 9.9 in Warmest
May 77°F (25°C) 8.0 in
June 76°F (24°C) 6.3 in
July 42°F (6°C) 5.0 in
August 76°F (25°C) 4.6 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in
October 77°F (25°C) 10.4 in
November 77°F (25°C) 13.9 in
December 76°F (25°C) 14.3 in

Santa Lucía has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 120.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.4") and August the driest (4.6").

View full weather details →

Schools in Santa Lucía

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 32895 Los Milagros
Institución Educativa No. 32944
Institución Educativa San Juan De Porvenir
Institución Educativa No. 32569
Institución Educativa No. 32544
Institución Educativa No. 32840
Institución educativa No. 32487
Institución Educativa No. 32549
Institución Educativa No. 32007
Institución Educativa 32497 Santa Lucia
Institución Educativa No. 33308
Institución Educativa Crfa Las Tangaranas
Institución Educativa No. 33336
View full schools details →

Libraries in Santa Lucía

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Facultad de Recursos Naturales Renovables Modulo 2 UNAS0.0
Leer para ser libres0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Lucía

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Sangapilla
Mercado de Tingo María
Mercado de Tingo María
Mercado Modelo
Mercado Tingo Maria
Túpac Amaru

Restaurants in Santa Lucía

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Anaconda
Recreo El Paraiso

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Lucía

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Lucía

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aguaytia AirportSmall Airport
Playa AirportSmall Airport
Pueblo Libre Del Codo AirportSmall Airport
Tingo Maria AirportTGISmall Airport
Uchiza AirportUCZSmall 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Santa Lucía.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Lucía

What is the population of Santa Lucía?

Santa Lucía has a population of 543 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 57.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Lucía?

Santa Lucía has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 42°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 164.2 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Santa Lucía with another city: