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Tacarpo, Peru
Piura · Peru
Tacarpo is a small town in Piura, Peru with a population of 517. Elevation: 5,653 ft (1,723 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 517 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,653 ft (1,723 m) |
| Coordinates | -5.3974°, -79.3967° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Piura |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.2 inches (1,504 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tacarpo
Tacarpo is a small town in Peru (Piura) with a population of 517. The city sits at an elevation of 5,653 feet (1,723 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,653 ft (1,723 m) |
| Area | 215.1 sq mi (557.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.3974°N, 79.3967°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in |
Tacarpo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 59°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (1.4").
Schools in Tacarpo
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa No. 14528 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14985 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20083 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15364 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Manuel Ascencio Segura | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20006 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14600 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 14594 San Jose | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15200 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20210 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20113 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20418 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 15466 Señor De Huamantanga | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 20415 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Virgen De Las Mercedes | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa Santa Rosa | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15240 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución educativa No. 14519 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14526 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14962 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa 14522 Juan Pablo Ii | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 14524 | — | — | — | — |
| Institución Educativa No. 15252 | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Tacarpo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Stadiums & Teams in Tacarpo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tacarpo
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shumba Airport | JAE | Medium Airport |
| Huancabamba Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Tacarpo?
Tacarpo has a population of 517 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 215.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tacarpo?
Tacarpo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches.