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Sapillica, Peru

Piura · Peru

Sapillica is a small town in Piura, Peru with a population of 821. Elevation: 4,724 ft (1,440 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

821 Population 3/sq mi density
4,724 ft Elevation 1,440 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
61.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population821
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain61.9 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation4,724 ft (1,440 m)
Population821
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation4,724 ft (1,440 m)
Coordinates-4.7787°, -79.9822°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePiura
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation61.9 inches (1,573 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sapillica

Sapillica is a small town in Peru (Piura) with a population of 821. The city sits at an elevation of 4,724 feet (1,440 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Sapillica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 61.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,724 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Peru avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,724 ft (1,440 m)
Area276.0 sq mi (714.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-4.7787°N, 79.9822°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.9"
63% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

210 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 15, 2014 16 km W of Sechura, Peru M6.3 141 km
Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 72 km
May 22, 2000 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru M5.8 145 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 125 km
Mar 29, 1991 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.6 137 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 89 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 131 km
Aug 3, 2014 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.4 141 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 80 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 76 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 134 km
Jan 26, 2014 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.3 142 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 137 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 60 km
Jul 29, 1990 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru M5.2 98 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 89 km
Sep 13, 2002 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru M5.1 77 km
Jun 24, 2001 18 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.1 133 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 123 km
Jun 24, 2001 22 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.0 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
February 65°F (19°C) 6.3 in
March 66°F (19°C) 8.6 in Wettest
April 65°F (19°C) 4.9 in
May 65°F (19°C) 1.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in Coldest
November 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in

Sapillica has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 64°F in October to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Sapillica

33 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Jesus Maria
Institución Educativa San Juan De Pajul
Institución Educativa Sapillica
Institución Educativa No. 14396
Institución educativa No. 14404
Institución Educativa Virgen Pura Y Limpia
Institución Educativa No. 15074
Institución Educativa No. 14951
Institución Educativa No. 15292
Institución Educativa No. 14407
Institución Educativa Pedro Valdiviezo Caramantin
Institución Educativa Santa Anita
Institución Educativa No. 14226
Institución Educativa No. 20839
Institución Educativa No. 14175
Institución Educativa No. 20819
Institución Educativa 14399 - El Sauce
Institución educativa No. 14953
Institución Educativa No. 15100
Institución Educativa No. 15344
Institución Educativa No. 14406
Institución Educativa No. 20652
Institución educativa No. 14400
Institución Educativa Arcadio Garcia Quinde
Institución Educativa No. 15267
Institución Educativa No. 20820
Institución Educativa No. 20660
Institución Educativa No. 20818
Institución Educativa No. 14362
Institución Educativa Crfa 14362
Institución Educativa Pedro Paulet Mostajo
Institución Educativa No. 14365
Institución Educativa No. 20651
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Radio Stations near Sapillica

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Activa (EC) entretenimiento, musica AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Sapillica

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sala Cultural Diosa de Frías

Libraries in Sapillica

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central Paccha0.0

Clinics in Sapillica

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Establecimiento de Salud Sapillica

Airports Near Sapillica

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra AirportMRRMedium Airport
PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International AirportPIUMedium Airport
Huancabamba AirportSmall Airport
Yapatera AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sapillica

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Virgen Pura y Limpia Sapillica

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sapillica

What is the population of Sapillica?

Sapillica has a population of 821 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 276.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sapillica?

Sapillica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.9 inches.

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