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Santa Rosa, Peru

Amazonas · Peru

Santa Rosa is a small town in Amazonas, Peru with a population of 152. Elevation: 5,820 ft (1,774 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

152 Population 3/sq mi density
5,820 ft Elevation 1,774 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
48.3 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa

Rodríguez de Mendoza is a province of the Amazonas Region, Peru. It is located in the southeast part of the department of Amazonas. It borders on the west with the province of Chachapoyas and on the north, east and south with the department of San Martin. It was created by law 7626 on October 31, 1932, and its capital is Mendoza.

People

Population152
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain48.3 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation5,820 ft (1,774 m)
Population152
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,820 ft (1,774 m)
Coordinates-6.4519°, -77.4550°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceAmazonas
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation48.3 inches (1,226 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa is a small town in Peru (Amazonas) with a population of 152. The city sits at an elevation of 5,820 feet (1,774 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Santa Rosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,820 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above Peru avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,820 ft (1,774 m)
Area59.4 sq mi (153.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-6.4519°N, 77.4550°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.40"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

179 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 66 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 55 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 58 km
Sep 10, 2016 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M6.1 112 km
Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 105 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 67 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 60 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 44 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 56 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 73 km
May 7, 2020 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru M5.3 118 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 45 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 92 km
Sep 29, 2004 48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.2 103 km
Apr 4, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.2 65 km
Apr 5, 1991 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru M5.2 64 km
Apr 12, 1991 32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.2 90 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 119 km
Aug 13, 2000 64 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M5.1 146 km
Apr 6, 1991 2 km WSW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.1 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
February 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
March 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
November 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in Warmest
December 65°F (19°C) 3.3 in

Santa Rosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 63°F in July to 66°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Santa Rosa

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 18213
Institución Educativa No. 18250
Institución Educativa No. 18249
Institución Educativa No. 18450
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Airports Near Santa Rosa

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chachapoyas AirportCHHMedium Airport
Juan Simons Vela AirportRIJMedium Airport
Juanjui AirportJJIMedium Airport
Alao AirportSmall Airport
Celendín AirportSmall Airport
Moyobamba AirportMBPSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport
San Nicolas AirportRIMSmall Airport
Saposoa AirportSQUSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
1,616 m (5,302 ft)
Postal Code
01335

🇵🇪 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 Rosa

What is the population of Santa Rosa?

Santa Rosa has a population of 152 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 59.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Rosa?

Santa Rosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.3 inches.

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