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Saposoa, Peru

San Martín Department · Peru

Saposoa is a small city in San Martín Department, Peru with a population of 14,894. Elevation: 1,020 ft (311 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

14,894 Population 45/sq mi density
1,020 ft Elevation 311 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
56.0 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Saposoa

Saposoa is a town in Northern Peru, capital of the province Huallaga in the region San Martín. There are 12 951 inhabitants, according to the 2007 census.

People

Population14,894
Density45/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain56.0 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Population14,894
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Coordinates-6.9340°, -76.7716°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceSan Martín Department
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation56.0 inches (1,422 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Saposoa

Saposoa is a small city in Peru (San Martín Department) with a population of 14,894. The city sits at an elevation of 1,020 feet (311 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Saposoa

Saposoa has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1393 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 102.2
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 172.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 148.9
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 148.9
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 109.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 65.7
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 51.4
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 75.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 79.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 149.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 150.1
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 139.8
Saposoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,020 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above Peru avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Area327.5 sq mi (848.1 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates-6.9340°N, 76.7716°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.0"
47% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.17"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

201 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 112 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 114 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 107 km
Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 129 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 108 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 109 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 67 km
Feb 12, 1995 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.6 150 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 140 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 105 km
Oct 25, 2012 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.4 137 km
Jul 23, 1997 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.3 130 km
May 7, 2020 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru M5.3 136 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 102 km
Apr 10, 2005 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru M5.3 88 km
Apr 5, 1991 6 km WNW of Jepelacio, Peru M5.2 97 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 125 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 8 km
Apr 12, 1991 32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.2 135 km
Apr 4, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.2 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in
February 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in
March 78°F (25°C) 7.2 in Wettest
April 78°F (25°C) 6.0 in
May 78°F (25°C) 4.4 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in Coldest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 5.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in Warmest
December 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in

Saposoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in July to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.2") and August the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Saposoa

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 239
Institución Educativa 0204 Joselito Lopez Tirado
Institución Educativa No. 218
Institución Educativa 0003 El Dorado
Institución Educativa 0020 Ernesto Chavez Tamariz
Institución Educativa 0161 Anibal S. Del Aguila Guevara
Institución Educativa 001 Educacion Especial
Huallaga
Institución Educativa 0005 Antonio Raymondi
Institución Educativa 0162 Rosa Armengola Ochoa
Institución Educativa No. 223
Institución Educativa 0656 Juan A. Moreno Rengifo
Institución Educativa No. 177
Institución Educativa 0178 Mercedes Ch. Cardenas
Institución Educativa 0167 Carlos Miguel Ramirez Saldaña
Institución Educativa No. 169
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Radio Stations near Saposoa

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Moyobamba amazonian cumbia, cumbia amazónica AAC+ 144 kbps
Radio Karicia local music MP3 128 kbps
Radio San Martín local news AAC+ 48 kbps

Farmers Markets in Saposoa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos

Clinics in Saposoa

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Diagnolab-Saposoa
El Dorado
Posta Medica Saposoa
Rural Saposoa

Gyms in Saposoa

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wicho Nutrition Gym

Stadiums & Teams in Saposoa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Saposoa

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes AirportTPPMedium Airport
Juanjui AirportJJIMedium Airport
Alao AirportSmall Airport
Chazuta AirportSmall Airport
Huallaga AirportBLPSmall Airport
Lamas AirportSmall Airport
Pachiza AirportSmall Airport
Picota AirportSmall Airport
Pucacaca AirportSmall Airport
San José de Sisa AirportSmall Airport
San Nicolas AirportRIMSmall Airport
Saposoa AirportSQUSmall Airport
Shapaja AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saposoa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
307 m (1,007 ft)

🇵🇪 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 Saposoa

What is the population of Saposoa?

Saposoa has a population of 14,894 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 327.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saposoa?

Saposoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.0 inches.

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