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Soritor, Peru

San Martín Department · Peru

Soritor is a small city in San Martín Department, Peru with a population of 10,858. Elevation: 2,900 ft (884 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,858 Population 45/sq mi density
2,900 ft Elevation 884 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
66.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Soritor

Soritor

Soritor es una localidad peruana ubicada en la región San Martín, provincia de Moyobamba, distrito de Soritor. Es asimismo capital del distrito de Soritor. Se encuentra a una altitud de 883 m s. n. m. Tiene una población aproximada de 31540 habitantes en 2015.

People

Population10,858
Density45/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain66.4 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation2,900 ft (884 m)
Population10,858
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation2,900 ft (884 m)
Coordinates-6.1392°, -77.1039°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceSan Martín Department
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation66.4 inches (1,687 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Soritor

Soritor is a small city in Peru (San Martín Department) with a population of 10,858. The city sits at an elevation of 2,900 feet (884 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Soritor

Soritor 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 1102 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 119.4
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 105.7
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 138.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 117.2
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 50.9
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 58.6
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 66.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 51.9
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 63.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 128.1
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 104.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 97.6
Soritor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 66.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,900 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above Peru avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,900 ft (884 m)
Area243.0 sq mi (629.4 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates-6.1392°N, 77.1039°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.4"
75% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

216 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 18 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 20 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 12 km
Sep 10, 2016 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M6.1 65 km
May 19, 2010 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M6.0 127 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 16 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 14 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 30 km
Feb 12, 1995 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.6 118 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 9 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 45 km
Oct 25, 2012 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.4 117 km
Aug 6, 2002 58 km S of Barranca, Peru M5.3 103 km
May 7, 2020 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru M5.3 66 km
Jul 23, 1997 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.3 128 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 12 km
Apr 4, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.2 16 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 132 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 99 km
Jul 25, 2011 57 km S of Barranca, Peru M5.2 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in
March 74°F (23°C) 7.1 in Wettest
April 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in
May 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in
October 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in Warmest
December 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in

Soritor has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 66°F in January to 75°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Soritor

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 921 - - - -
Institución Educativa Alfredo Tejada - - - -
Institución Educativa 00937 David Bocanegra Vasquez - - - -
Institución Educativa 00499 Alfonso Merino Silva - - - -
Institución Educativa Crfa La Orquidea - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 967 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 900 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 787 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 899 - - - -
Institución Educativa 00500 German Rojas Vela - - - -
Institución Educativa Crfa Soritor - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 533 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 901 - - - -
Institución Educativa San Marcos - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 886 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 805 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 196 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 807 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 806 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 995 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 1006 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 710 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 898 - - - -
Institución Educativa 00168 San Miguel Arcangel - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 782 - - - -
Institución Educativa No. 503 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Soritor

2 stations within ~55 km.

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

Libraries in Soritor

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal de Moyobamba0.0

Farmers Markets in Soritor

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria Plaza
Mamá Bashita
Mercado Central
Mercado Zonal Ayaymama
Moshoqueque
Zona Comercial Principal (Mercado)

Restaurants in Soritor

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Ashquita Sea Food Restaurant - Soritor

Clinics in Soritor

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Soritor

Stadiums & Teams in Soritor

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Airports Near Soritor

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes AirportTPPMedium Airport
Juan Simons Vela AirportRIJMedium Airport
Alao Airport-Small Airport
Lamas Airport-Small Airport
Moyobamba AirportMBPSmall Airport
San Francisco Airport-Small Airport
San José de Sisa Airport-Small Airport
San Nicolas AirportRIMSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
904 m (2,966 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 Soritor

What is the population of Soritor?

Soritor has a population of 10,858 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 243.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Soritor?

Soritor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 66.4 inches.

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