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Sinchi Roca, Peru

Piura · Peru

Sinchi Roca is a small town in Piura, Peru with a population of 599. Elevation: 289 ft (88 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

599 Population 1/sq mi density
289 ft Elevation 88 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
46.0 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population599
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain46.0 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Population599
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Coordinates-4.8823°, -80.4354°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePiura
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation46.0 inches (1,169 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sinchi Roca

Sinchi Roca is a small town in Peru (Piura) with a population of 599. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Sinchi Roca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Peru avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area795.4 sq mi (2,060.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-4.8823°N, 80.4354°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

248 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 97 km
Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 20 km
Feb 15, 2009 near the coast of northern Peru M6.1 119 km
Mar 20, 1991 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M6.0 113 km
Apr 21, 2002 34 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.9 120 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 97 km
Mar 26, 2009 59 km WSW of Sechura, Peru M5.8 137 km
May 22, 2000 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru M5.8 114 km
Aug 15, 1997 44 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.7 131 km
Mar 29, 1991 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.6 115 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 91 km
Jun 19, 2011 48 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.5 134 km
Aug 3, 2014 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.4 119 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 37 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 120 km
Jun 24, 2005 43 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.3 130 km
Aug 27, 2009 44 km SSW of Paita, Peru M5.3 110 km
Jan 26, 2014 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.3 124 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 134 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in Warmest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in
March 80°F (27°C) 2.2 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
May 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
August 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in

Sinchi Roca has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in August to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 4.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Sinchi Roca

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 20077
Institución Educativa 14295 Dr. Carlos Cueto Fernandini
Institución Educativa Atahualpa
Institución Educativa No. 14949
Institución Educativa No. 20098
Institución Educativa No. 14998
Institución Educativa No. 20112
Institución Educativa No. 14895
Institución Educativa No. 15402
Institución Educativa No. 15448
Institución Educativa No. 15414
Institución Educativa No. 15111
Institución Educativa No. 20019
Institución Educativa No. 14651
Institución Educativa No. 15335
Institución Educativa No. 15352
Institución Educativa Jose Carlos Mariategui
Institución Educativa 15051 Jose Carlos Mariategui
Institución Educativa No. 20132
Institución Educativa No. 20186
Institución Educativa No. 14321
Institución Educativa No. 20524
Institución Educativa 20050 San Martin De Porres
Institución Educativa 15078 San Pedro San Pablo
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Radio Stations near Sinchi Roca

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

Libraries in Sinchi Roca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central Paccha0.0
Biblioteca Virtual Municipal Cesar Vallejo0.0

Farmers Markets in Sinchi Roca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 9 de Octubre
Mercado Acombe
Mercado Central Tambogrande
Mercado La Encantada
Mercado Mayorista de Frutas
Mercado Municipal de Querecotillo
Mercado Municipal de Las Lomas
Mercado Sector La Punta

Clinics in Sinchi Roca

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Establecimiento de Salud Lloque Yupanqui
Puesto de Salud Chica Alta

Stadiums & Teams in Sinchi Roca

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Airports Near Sinchi Roca

4 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Sinchi Roca

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Establecimiento de Salud Chapairá

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sinchi Roca

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Señor de la Agonía

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 Sinchi Roca

What is the population of Sinchi Roca?

Sinchi Roca has a population of 599 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 795.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sinchi Roca?

Sinchi Roca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.0 inches.

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