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Santa Rosa, Peru

Junin · Peru

Santa Rosa is a small city in Junin, Peru with a population of 18,057. Elevation: 1,719 ft (524 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

18,057 Population 24/sq mi density
1,719 ft Elevation 524 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
72.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa

Pichanaqui ist eine Stadt in der Provinz Chanchamayo in der Region Junín in Zentral-Peru. Sie ist Verwaltungssitz des gleichnamigen Distriktes. Die Stadt hatte beim Zensus 2017 eine Bevölkerung von 20.689 Einwohnern. Zusammen mit dem angrenzenden im Distrikt Perené gelegenen Vorort Santa Rosa bildet Pichanaqui einen Ballungsraum mit über 41.000 Einwohnern.

People

Population18,057
Density24/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain72.5 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation1,719 ft (524 m)
Population18,057
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation1,719 ft (524 m)
Coordinates-10.9191°, -74.8850°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceJunin
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation72.5 inches (1,842 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa is a small city in Peru (Junin) with a population of 18,057. The city sits at an elevation of 1,719 feet (524 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa has an average annual temperature of 20°C (68°F). The hottest month is Oct (21.5°C), the coldest is Feb (19.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 285 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.3°C / 67°F 14.3° / 27.4° 54.0
Feb 19.3°C / 67°F 14.6° / 27.8° 30.8
Mar 19.4°C / 67°F 14.5° / 27.6° 39.6
Apr 19.9°C / 68°F 14.5° / 27.6° 14.9
May 19.9°C / 68°F 13.1° / 28° 8.2
Jun 19.3°C / 67°F 12.5° / 27.3° 16.5
Jul 19.5°C / 67°F 12.7° / 27.4° 12.2
Aug 20.1°C / 68°F 12.6° / 28.9° 3.1
Sep 21.2°C / 70°F 15° / 29.5° 5.7
Oct 21.5°C / 71°F 15.2° / 29.7° 12.5
Nov 20.5°C / 69°F 14.8° / 29.1° 30.3
Dec 19.8°C / 68°F 15.1° / 27.4° 57.5
Santa Rosa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,719 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average73.5°F
36% above Peru avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,719 ft (524 m)
Area754.9 sq mi (1,955.2 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates-10.9191°N, 74.8850°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.5"
91% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.76"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

283 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 19, 2025.

Feb 19, 1998 23 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.9 49 km
Apr 9, 1991 34 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.8 127 km
Aug 13, 2017 41 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.8 41 km
Feb 21, 2001 5 km NNE of Mazamari, Peru M5.7 57 km
Jul 31, 2003 91 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.6 108 km
Oct 4, 1999 21 km ENE of Paucartambo, Peru M5.6 86 km
Aug 2, 1993 59 km SE of Mazamari, Peru M5.4 119 km
Mar 17, 1992 61 km NNE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 62 km
Jul 15, 2013 46 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.4 121 km
Jul 1, 2008 26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru M5.4 92 km
Feb 17, 2005 7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru M5.4 133 km
Oct 30, 2017 27 km NE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.4 28 km
Oct 5, 2016 23 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.3 125 km
Jul 2, 1995 44 km ESE of Yuyapichis, Peru M5.3 133 km
Mar 6, 1998 32 km ENE of Santa Rosa, Peru M5.3 33 km
Mar 10, 1998 33 km NW of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 39 km
Jun 7, 2005 49 km N of Puerto Ocopa, Peru M5.3 75 km
Nov 6, 1992 18 km NNW of Mucllo, Peru M5.3 66 km
May 13, 2019 11 km WNW of Salcabamba, Peru M5.2 138 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru M5.2 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 9.8 in Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 9.1 in
March 74°F (23°C) 8.9 in
April 74°F (23°C) 5.8 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in Driest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
October 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in
November 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in Warmest
December 74°F (23°C) 9.2 in

Santa Rosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 72°F in July to 75°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 72.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.8") and June the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Santa Rosa

36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 30961
Institución Educativa Antonio Raymondi
Institución Educativa No. 31420
Institución Educativa No. 30896
Institución Educativa 30001-193
Institución Educativa No. 30965
Institución Educativa 30001-259
Institución Educativa 31267 Juan Shanki Kamairoki
Institución Educativa Juan Shanki Kamairoki
Institución Educativa 30001-44
Institución Educativa No. 31538
Institución Educativa 30001-50
Institución Educativa No. 30874
Institución Educativa No. 30905
Institución Educativa No. 31564 Orlando Cardenas Muje
Institución Educativa No. 31930
Institución Educativa No. 31350
Institución Educativa 30001-76
Institución Educativa No. 30940
Institución Educativa No. 30210
Institución Educativa 30001-243
Institución Educativa 30001-139
Institución Educativa 30763 - Ramon Castilla
Institución Educativa Sagrada Familia
Institución Educativa 30001-42
Institución Educativa Ricardo Palma Soriano
Institución Educativa No. 30422
Institución Educativa No. 31232
Institución Educativa No. 30207
Institución Educativa No. 31631
Institución Educativa 30001-187
Institución Educativa 30001-72
Institución Educativa Continental Americano
Institución Educativa San Fernando
Institución Educativa No. 31659
Institución Educativa No. 31623
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Farmers Markets in Santa Rosa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado #1

Hotels in Santa Rosa

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Leon

Clinics in Santa Rosa

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ciudad Satelite

Gas Stations in Santa Rosa

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #7368501871
PE #7372719306
PE #7372719307
Perene

Airports Near Santa Rosa

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP Leonardo Alvariño Herr AirportSmall Airport
Iscozasin AirportSmall Airport
Mayor PNP Nancy Flores Paucar AirportMZASmall Airport
Obenteni AirportSmall Airport
Puerto Bermudez AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
510 m (1,673 ft)
Postal Code
12866

🇵🇪 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 18,057 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 754.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Rosa?

Santa Rosa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.5 inches.

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