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Santiago de Cao, Peru
La Libertad · Peru
Santiago de Cao is a small city in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 21,982. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santiago de Cao
Santiago de Cao is a town in Northern Peru, capital of the district Santiago de Cao of Ascope Province in the region La Libertad. This town is located some 33 km northwest of Trujillo city in the agricultural Chicama Valley.
People
Climate
| Population | 21,982 |
| Population Density | 405 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | -7.9589°, -79.2392° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | La Libertad |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.1 inches (257 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santiago de Cao
Santiago de Cao is a small city in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 21,982. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Santiago de Cao
Santiago de Cao has an average annual temperature of 19.6°C (67°F). The hottest month is Feb (22.8°C), the coldest is Sep (17.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 19 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 54.3 sq mi (140.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 405/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.9589°N, 79.2392°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 66,794 | 146 km |
| 1678 | CENTRAL PERU | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in |
Santiago de Cao has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 0.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.1") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Santiago de Cao
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I.E. Olga Pereda Noriega | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 81530 Divino Maestro | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora Del Rosario | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Benjamin Franklin | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Cartavio | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Inicial Querubines de Jesús | — | — | — | — |
| IEP Fray Luis de León | — | — | — | — |
| I.E. Sagrado Corazón | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Inicial Arcoíris | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80063 Niño Jesus De Praga | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Divina Misericordia | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 80065 Maximo Vilchez Gamboa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 81531 Olga Pereda Noriega | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 80066 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Fray Luis De Leon | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 81533 San Antonio De Padua | — | — | — | — |
| Santiago de Cao | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Manuel Arevalo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santiago de Cao
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peru folk radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Frecuencia 100 101.9 | cumbia peruana, latin pop | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Radio frecuencia 100 - Trujillo | variety | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Santiago de Cao
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Emancipación | ||||
| Casa Urquiaga | ||||
| Catedralicio | ||||
| Ex Museo de Chiclín | ||||
| Huaca La Esmeralda | ||||
| Museo Arqueologico | ||||
| Museo Chiquitayac | ||||
| Museo de Arte Contemporaneo Urm Max Lois | ||||
| Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chavez | ||||
| Museo de Chiclín | ||||
| Museo de Cultura Moche | ||||
| Museo de Juguete | ||||
| Museo de sitio Chan Chan | ||||
| Museo de Zoología Juan Ormea Rodríguez | ||||
| Museo Huacas de Moche | ||||
| Palacio Iturregui |
Libraries in Santiago de Cao
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal No 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Sandoval | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Upao | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Upao | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santiago de Cao
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACOMINAR | |||||
| ASCOMAPAAT | |||||
| Asociación de Comerciantes 1ro de Julio | |||||
| Avi Muchica | |||||
| Avi Muchica | |||||
| Avicola Laura | |||||
| Avicola Laura | |||||
| Caja Trujillo | |||||
| Centro Comercial de Cartavio | |||||
| José Faustino Sanchez Carrión | |||||
| La Hermelinda | |||||
| Malvinas | |||||
| Mercado 16 de Enero | |||||
| Mercado 28 de Julio | |||||
| Mercado Bufalo Barreto | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado de Chiclín | |||||
| Mercado de Chiquitoy | |||||
| Mercado de Moche | |||||
| Mercado de Paiján | |||||
| Mercado Huanchaco | |||||
| Mercado Indoamericano | |||||
| Mercado Jesus de Nazareth | |||||
| Mercado Jesus de Nazareth | |||||
| Mercado la leña | |||||
| Mercado La Noria | |||||
| Mercado La Victoria | |||||
| Mercado La Victoria | |||||
| Mercado Las Capullanas | |||||
| Mercado Luz del Sol | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista | |||||
| Mercado Mayorista El Milagro | |||||
| Mercado Modelo | |||||
| Mercado Ovalo Papal | |||||
| Mercado Santa Isabel | |||||
| Mercado Santa Rosa | |||||
| Mercado Santa Rosa | |||||
| Mercado Santa Veronica | |||||
| Mercado Santo Dominguito | |||||
| Mercado Santo Dominguito | |||||
| Mercado Unión | |||||
| Mercado Villa Real | |||||
| Mercado Zonal El Cortijo | |||||
| Mercado Zonal Francisco Morales Bermúdez | |||||
| Mercado Zonal Jerusalén | |||||
| Mercado zonal Nazaret | |||||
| Nuevo Mercado Covicorte | |||||
| Nuevo Mercado La Unión | |||||
| Parada de Cartavio | |||||
| Terminal Pesquero | |||||
| Terminal Pesquero |
Hotels in Santiago de Cao
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santiago de Cao
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Santiago de Cao
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Santiago de Cao
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Santiago de Cao
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santiago de Cao
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santiago de Cao
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santiago de Cao
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santiago de Cao
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport | TRU | Large Airport |
| Camposol Chao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Casa Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pacasmayo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Santiago de Cao
62 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alto Moche | ||
| Aranjuez | ||
| Arcángel | ||
| Bellavista | ||
| Centro de Fisioterapai Cenfis | ||
| Centro de Salud Mental Comunitaria El Porvenir | ||
| Centro de Salud Mental Comunitaria Trujillo Dra. Frida Alayza | ||
| Centro Médico Especializado | ||
| Centro Médico Evaluamedic | ||
| Centro Medico Peruano Americano | ||
| Centro Médico San Antonio | ||
| Centro Medico Santa Fe | ||
| Centro Médico Trujillo | ||
| Clinica de Salud Lusni | ||
| Clínica Materno Infantil del Norte | ||
| Clinica Namoc | ||
| Clínica Rodriguez | ||
| Clinica Sausacocha | ||
| Clínica Suárez | ||
| Club de Leones - Centro de Salud | ||
| Consultario Medico | ||
| Consultorio Medico Ecografico San Andres | ||
| Esca Vac | ||
| Fisher | ||
| Fisio Palmer | ||
| Fisiocen | ||
| Fito Sana | ||
| Funegra | ||
| Hogar de Rehabilitacion | ||
| Humanidad Salud | ||
| Laboratorio Libertad | ||
| Lipocenter Woman | ||
| Los Jardines | ||
| Médica | ||
| Medical Center | ||
| Medicentro Arcángel | ||
| Medicina Fetal | ||
| Mental Comunitaria San Crispin | ||
| Móvil Medic | ||
| Mund Diabetic | ||
| Nursing Center Elsa | ||
| Odontologica odontolife | ||
| Oftalmedic | ||
| Oftalmocenter | ||
| Ozono Salud Cuba-Perú | ||
| Pediagyn | ||
| Plaza Medic | ||
| Policlínico Los Ángeles | ||
| Posta Medica | ||
| Prontto salud | ||
| Puesto de Salud Manuel Arévalo | ||
| Puesto de Salud San Pedro - Las Delicias | ||
| Puesto de Salud Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo | ||
| Raiologica Especializada Del Norte | ||
| Respira Mejor | ||
| Saam Salud | ||
| sagrada familia | ||
| Seraphis | ||
| Tecnosalud | ||
| Villareal | ||
| Virgen de la Puerta | ||
| Wichanzao |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santiago de Cao
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Asambleas de Dios | |
| Iglesia de los Santos de los Ultimos Dias |
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Santiago de Cao?
Santiago de Cao has a population of 21,982 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 405 people per square mile, spread across 54.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santiago de Cao?
Santiago de Cao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.1 inches.