Sunampe, Peru
Ica · Peru
Sunampe is a small city in Ica, Peru with a population of 28,520. Elevation: 220 ft (67 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Sunampe
Santiago de Chincha, denominada Chincha Baja para distinguirla de la Chincha Alta, es una localidad peruana capital del distrito homónimo ubicado en la provincia de Chincha en el departamento de Ica. Se encuentra a una altitud de 33 m s.n.m. Tiene una población de 2972 habitantes en 1993.
People
Climate
| Population | 28,520 |
| Population Density | 25 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Coordinates | -13.4270°, -76.1636° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Ica |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 3.5 inches (88 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sunampe
Sunampe is a small city in Peru (Ica) with a population of 28,520. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Sunampe
Sunampe has an average annual temperature of 19.8°C (68°F). The hottest month is Feb (22.5°C), the coldest is Jul (17.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 50 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.3°F |
| 28% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 1,153.7 sq mi (2,988.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.4270°S, 76.1636°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.1 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | S. PERU | Earthquake | 10.1 m | 596 | 48 km |
| 1687 | S. PERU | Earthquake | - | 5,000 | 37 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in |
Sunampe has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in August to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.1") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Sunampe
16 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUACA GRANDE SUNAMPE | - | - | - | - |
| HUACA GRANDE | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 22598 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 22262 Sergio Bautista Quispe | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Divina Providencia | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Simon Bolivar | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Mi Nuevo Paraiso | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 22265 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 22268 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Ignacio De Loyola | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 22520 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 22260 Jose De San Martin | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa No. 22267 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santa Maria | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Reyna Del Santisimo Rosario | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nº 22264 | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Sunampe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Comercial Óvalo Bolognesi | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos de Pueblo Nuevo | |||||
| Mercado Modelo de Chincha | |||||
| Nuevo Tacora | |||||
| Santa Rosa | |||||
| Santos Nagaro |
Hotels in Sunampe
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sunampe
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sunampe
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sunampe
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sunampe
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sunampe
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sunampe
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sunampe
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Renán Elías Olivera International Airport | PIO | Large Airport |
| Las Dunas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Plumas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Revalora Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Regis Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sunampe
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Movimiento Misionero Mundial |
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Public Holidays in Peru
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What is the population of Sunampe?
Sunampe has a population of 28,520 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 1,153.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sunampe?
Sunampe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 3.5 inches.
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