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Talanquera, Peru

Piura · Peru

Talanquera is a small town in Piura, Peru with a population of 532. Elevation: 351 ft (107 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

532 Population 1/sq mi density
351 ft Elevation 107 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
61.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Talanquera

Talanquera

La Matanza es una ciudad menor peruana, capital del distrito homónimo perteneciente a la provincia de Morropón, del departamento de Piura, al norte del Perú. Se encuentra a una altitud de 111 m s. n. m.

People

Population532
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain61.9 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Population532
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Coordinates-5.1709°, -80.0664°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePiura
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation61.9 inches (1,573 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Talanquera

Talanquera is a small town in Peru (Piura) with a population of 532. The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet (107 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Talanquera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 61.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Peru avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Area425.9 sq mi (1,103.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-5.1709°N, 80.0664°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.9"
63% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

200 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 M6.3 110 km
Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 67 km
Feb 15, 2009 near the coast of northern Peru M6.1 119 km
Mar 20, 1991 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M6.0 115 km
Apr 21, 2002 34 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.9 127 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 147 km
Aug 15, 1997 44 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.7 134 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 126 km
Jun 19, 2011 48 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.5 134 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 57 km
Aug 27, 2009 44 km SSW of Paita, Peru M5.3 133 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 115 km
Jun 24, 2005 43 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.3 133 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 18 km
Jul 29, 1990 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru M5.2 93 km
May 14, 2025 49 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.2 141 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 118 km
Sep 13, 2002 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru M5.1 69 km
May 15, 1990 7 km NNE of Salinera Colán, Peru M5.0 110 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
February 80°F (27°C) 1.3 in Warmest
March 80°F (26°C) 3.6 in Wettest
April 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in
May 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
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 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in

Talanquera has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 71°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 6.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Talanquera

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 15405
Institución Educativa No. 15265
Institución Educativa Antonio Raymondi
Institución Educativa No. 20816
Institución Educativa No. 14992
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Museums in Talanquera

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo intercultural Yapatera
Sala Cultural Diosa de Frías

Libraries in Talanquera

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central Paccha0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Orlando Velasquez Benites0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Vicús0.0

Farmers Markets in Talanquera

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadillo 28 de Julio- Km 50
Mercado de La Matanza
Mercado La Encantada
Mercado Modelo
Mercado Morropón

Clinics in Talanquera

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Establecimiento de Salud Franco

Stadiums & Teams in Talanquera

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Talanquera

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International AirportPIUMedium Airport
Huancabamba AirportSmall Airport
Yapatera AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
111 m (364 ft)
Postal Code
20371

🇵🇪 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 Talanquera

What is the population of Talanquera?

Talanquera has a population of 532 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 425.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Talanquera?

Talanquera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.9 inches.

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