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Simbal, Peru

La Libertad · Peru

Simbal is a small town in La Libertad, Peru with a population of 805. Elevation: 1,916 ft (584 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

805 Population 3/sq mi density
1,916 ft Elevation 584 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
10.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Simbal

Simbal is a town in Northern Peru, capital of the district Simbal in Trujillo Province of the region La Libertad. This town is located some 40 km east of Trujillo city and is primarily an agricultural center in the Valley of Moche.

People

Population805
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain10.1 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation1,916 ft (584 m)
Population805
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,916 ft (584 m)
Coordinates-7.9761°, -78.8135°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLa Libertad
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation10.1 inches (257 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Simbal

Simbal is a small town in Peru (La Libertad) with a population of 805. The city sits at an elevation of 1,916 feet (584 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 Simbal

Simbal 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.8°C / 71°F 18.4° / 25.1° 2.5
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 19.5° / 26.2° 3.2
Mar 22.7°C / 73°F 19.6° / 25.8° 5.2
Apr 20.4°C / 69°F 17.5° / 23.4° 0.5
May 19.5°C / 67°F 16.7° / 22.4° 0.9
Jun 18.8°C / 66°F 16.2° / 21.5° 0.3
Jul 18.2°C / 65°F 15.8° / 20.6° 0.4
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 15.1° / 20.2° 0.0
Sep 17.4°C / 63°F 14.7° / 20° 0.5
Oct 17.7°C / 64°F 15.1° / 20.3° 0.2
Nov 18.8°C / 66°F 15.9° / 21.8° 0.4
Dec 20°C / 68°F 16.6° / 23.3° 5.0
Simbal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,916 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above Peru avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,916 ft (584 m)
Area270.8 sq mi (701.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-7.9761°N, 78.8135°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
73% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 13, 2025.

Apr 11, 2005 18 km ENE of Shirac, Peru M6.0 127 km
Nov 13, 2000 79 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 125 km
Jul 29, 2021 90 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.8 133 km
Apr 26, 2015 76 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.6 119 km
Aug 7, 2005 84 km SW of Pacasmayo, Peru M5.4 134 km
Feb 25, 2020 86 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.3 133 km
Oct 18, 1992 25 km SW of Chimbote, Peru M5.2 144 km
Jan 15, 2019 44 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.2 111 km
Feb 3, 2024 83 km W of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.2 130 km
Jun 24, 2022 near the coast of northern Peru M5.1 102 km
Jul 20, 2020 92 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 135 km
Mar 18, 2002 109 km SW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M5.1 147 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 74 km
Aug 13, 2025 36 km W of Puerto Santa, Peru M5.0 107 km
Jul 23, 1997 33 km WSW of Chimbote, Peru M5.0 140 km
Jul 29, 2021 94 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 137 km
May 15, 2012 97 km SW of Huanchaquito Alto, Peru M4.9 129 km
Jan 9, 2024 59 km WSW of Santiago de Cao, Peru M4.9 105 km
Oct 5, 2001 75 km SW of Salaverry, Peru M4.9 108 km
Feb 21, 2020 70 km WSW of Puerto Santa, Peru M4.9 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 66,794 136 km
1678 CENTRAL PERU Earthquake 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
February 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in Coldest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in

Simbal has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 60°F in August to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Simbal

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 80632 Cesar A. Vallejo Mendoza
Institución Educativa No. 80088
Institución Educativa 80067 Cesar Armestar Valverde
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Radio Stations near Simbal

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 Simbal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Emancipación
Casa Urquiaga
Catedralicio
Huaca La Esmeralda
Museo Arqueologico
Museo de Arte Contemporaneo Urm Max Lois
Museo de Arte Moderno Gerardo Chavez
Museo de Cultura Moche
Museo de Juguete
Museo de Zoología Juan Ormea Rodríguez
Museo Huacas de Moche
Museo Religioso de la I.V.P
Palacio Iturregui

Libraries in Simbal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal No 10.0
Biblioteca Upao0.0
Biblioteca Upao0.0

Farmers Markets in Simbal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ACOMINAR
ASCOMAPAAT
Avi Muchica
Avi Muchica
Avicola Laura
Avicola Laura
Caja Trujillo
José Faustino Sanchez Carrión
La Hermelinda
Malvinas
Mercado
Mercado 16 de Enero
Mercado Bufalo Barreto
Mercado Central
Mercado de Moche
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 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
Terminal Pesquero

Hotels in Simbal

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Qhawana
Hotel Los Aguacates
Llaqta Simbal
Moon Cabin
Sun Cabin

Restaurants in Simbal

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Don Maco
El Colorao
La Loma Simbalera
Restaurante Cataratas

Stadiums & Teams in Simbal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Simbal

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International AirportTRULarge Airport
Camposol Chao AirportSmall Airport
Casa Grande AirportSmall Airport
Malin AirportSmall Airport
Quiruvilca AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Simbal

62 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alto Moche
Aranjuez
Arcángel
Bellavista
Centro de Atención Primaria II Laredo
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 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

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
604 m (1,982 ft)
Postal Code
13105

🇵🇪 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 Simbal

What is the population of Simbal?

Simbal has a population of 805 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 270.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Simbal?

Simbal 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.

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