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Sechura, Peru
Piura · Peru
Sechura is a small city in Piura, Peru with a population of 23,020. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).
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About Sechura
Sechura is a town in northwestern Peru, 50 km (31 mi) south of Piura. It is the capital of Sechura Province in the Piura Region. The city gives its name to the Sechura Desert, which extends south along most of coastal Peru. Crescent dunes lie south of the city, between the sea and the highway.
People
Climate
| Population | 23,020 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.5569°, -80.8222° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Piura |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.3 inches (389 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sechura
Sechura is a small city in Peru (Piura) with a population of 23,020. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Sechura
Sechura has an average annual temperature of 25°C (77°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.4°C), the coldest is Sep (22.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 132 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 3,063.9 sq mi (7,935.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.5569°N, 80.8222°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1960 | N. PERU | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 66 | 139 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Sechura has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in August to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 1.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.6") and May the driest (0.0").
Schools in Sechura
21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 15197 | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Superior Tecnológico Público Ricardo Ramos Plata | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14076 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Martin De Porres | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 14079 Divino Maestro | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Miguel Grau | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Martin | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jesus El Buen Sembrador | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Republica Del Peru | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio privado pitagoras | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santa Martha | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa San Luis Gonzaga | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14078 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14080 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Maria Adele Garnier | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Albert Einstein | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Sechura | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15319 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Jean Piaget | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Sechura
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Girasol | local radio | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Girasol Piura | cumbia salsa tecno 70 80 baladas varios | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Sechura
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Arqueológico de Chusis | ||||
| Museo de Etnología de Sechura |
Farmers Markets in Sechura
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Abastos Villa Casa Grande | |||||
| Mercado Sixto Zapata Melendez |
Hotels in Sechura
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sechura
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sechura
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sechura
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sechura
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sechura
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sechura
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport | PIU | Medium Airport |
| Paita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yapatera Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sechura
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia San Martín de Tours |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Sechura?
Sechura has a population of 23,020 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 3,063.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sechura?
Sechura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 359 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.3 inches.