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Sisa, Peru

San Martín Department · Peru

Sisa is a small city in San Martín Department, Peru with a population of 9,477. Elevation: 1,230 ft (375 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,477 Population 68/sq mi density
1,230 ft Elevation 375 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
68.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Sisa

San José de Sisa is a town in Northern Peru, capital of the province El Dorado in the region San Martín.

People

Population9,477
Density68/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain68.5 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Population9,477
Population Density68 / sq mi
Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Coordinates-6.6109°, -76.6930°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceSan Martín Department
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation68.5 inches (1,740 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sisa

Sisa is a small city in Peru (San Martín Department) with a population of 9,477. The city sits at an elevation of 1,230 feet (375 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Sisa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 68.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,230 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Peru avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Area139.0 sq mi (359.9 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates-6.6109°N, 76.6930°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.5"
80% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

234 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 83 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 89 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 80 km
Sep 10, 2016 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M6.1 119 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 79 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 82 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 46 km
Feb 12, 1995 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.6 114 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 78 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 114 km
Oct 25, 2012 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.4 103 km
May 7, 2020 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru M5.3 100 km
Aug 6, 2002 58 km S of Barranca, Peru M5.3 140 km
Apr 10, 2005 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru M5.3 116 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 78 km
Jul 23, 1997 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.3 100 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 74 km
Jul 25, 2011 57 km S of Barranca, Peru M5.2 141 km
Sep 29, 2004 48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.2 121 km
Apr 4, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.2 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
March 76°F (25°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 76°F (25°C) 5.7 in
May 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in Coldest
July 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
August 76°F (24°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in
November 78°F (25°C) 4.8 in
December 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in

Sisa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in June to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and August the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Sisa

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 600 - - - -
El Dorado - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 540 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 32 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 1 - - - -
Institución Educativa 758 Nuevo Tacabamba - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 803 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sisa

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

Museums in Sisa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Chanka

Farmers Markets in Sisa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Lamas

Stadiums & Teams in Sisa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sisa

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes AirportTPPMedium Airport
Juan Simons Vela AirportRIJMedium Airport
Juanjui AirportJJIMedium Airport
Moises Benzaquen Rengifo AirportYMSMedium Airport
Alao Airport-Small Airport
Chazuta Airport-Small Airport
Huallaga AirportBLPSmall Airport
Lamas Airport-Small Airport
Moyobamba AirportMBPSmall Airport
Pachiza Airport-Small Airport
Picota Airport-Small Airport
Pucacaca Airport-Small Airport
San José de Sisa Airport-Small Airport
Saposoa AirportSQUSmall Airport
Shapaja Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
600 m (1,969 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 Sisa

What is the population of Sisa?

Sisa has a population of 9,477 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 68 people per square mile, spread across 139.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sisa?

Sisa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 68.5 inches.

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