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Talara, Peru
Piura · Peru
Talara is a mid-size city in Piura, Peru with a population of 99,074. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Talara
Talara is a city in the Talara Province of the Piura Region, in northwestern Peru. It is a port city on the Pacific Ocean with a population of 91,444 as of 2017. Its climate is hot and dry. Due to its oil reserves, and ability to produce aviation fuel, Talara hosted a United States air base during World War II. It was also one of two refueling stations for the Pacific Fleet. There were naval guns on the hills, and submarine nets in the harbor. The Ajax, Achilles and Exeter, three British destroyers, were refuelled there on their way around the Horn to catch the Graf Spee in Rio de la Plata. Talara is also home to a large fishing fleet. The city is served by the Cap. FAP Víctor Montes Arias Airport.
People
Climate
| Population | 99,074 |
| Population Density | 188 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | -4.5772°, -81.2719° |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| Country | 🇵🇪 Peru |
| State / Province | Piura |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 1.5 inches (38 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Talara
Talara is a mid-size city in Peru (Piura) with a population of 99,074. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.
Climate in Talara
Talara 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 169 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above Peru avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 526.1 sq mi (1,362.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.5772°N, 81.2719°W |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Talara has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in August to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 1.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.7") and May the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Talara
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CETPRO CETURGH Talara | College | - | , |
| CETPRO Negritos - Talara Alta | College | - | , |
| Istituto Superior Tecnológico Luciano Castillo Colonna | College | - | , |
| SENATI | College | - | , |
Schools in Talara
79+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institución Educativa 15037 José Cayetano Heredia | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Despertar | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Maria De Nazaret | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Marcos | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 14901 Maximo Heraclio Cornejo Pacora | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 15031 Monseñor Luis Pacheco Wilson | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Antonio Raymondi | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Alejandro Taboada | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Mi Mundo Magico | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Joyitas De Belen | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Las Joyas de Jesucristo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 15038 Santa Rosa De Lima | - | - | - | - |
| CEBA Inicial Jardín Ceba - 15037-38 | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Señora del Carmen | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santa Rosa de Lima | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santa Rosa de Lima | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio 14902 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Maria Montessori | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Blas Pascal | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Punta Arenas | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 20487 Santa Elena | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Ignacio De Loyola | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Antonio Raymondi | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Capitán FAP José Emilio Velarde Vargas | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 15510 José Gálvez Egusquiza | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio 15509 Nuestra Señora de Lourdes | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Crnl.fap Victor Maldonado Begazo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Federico Villarreal | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio 15511 San Martín de Porres | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 610 Maria Reiche | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Jorge Chávez | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jesus Divino Maestro | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Federico Olaya | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San Sebastián | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Cesar Vallejo | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Divino Corazon De Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio 15512 Andrés Avelino Cáceres | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio 15513 Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Alejandro Sanchez Arteaga | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa José María Escribá de Balaguer | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Señora Del Carmen | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jorge Basadre | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Cristo Redentor | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Ignacio Merino | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 15511 San Martin De Porres | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Andres Avelino Caceres | - | - | - | - |
| Institución educativa No. 14902 | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Newton | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa El Galeno Daniel Alcides Carrion | - | - | - | - |
| Nuestra Señora Del Carmen | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Galeno | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Consorcio Trilce Calcuta | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Inicial José María Escribá de Balaguer | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Ceycar Innovadores De La Educacion | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Manantial | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Angeles De Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Semillero De Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Alejandro Taboada | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Rayitos De Sol | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Little Bee | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 15508 Domingo Savio | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Ignacio Merino | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa La Inmaculada | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 616 - Gral Felipe Santiago Salaverry | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jabonillal | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Niño Divino | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Trilce | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Sagrado Corazon De Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Mi Divino Niño Jesus | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Proyecto Delta | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Miguel Grau | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa 15509 Nuestra Señora De Lourdes | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Santisimo Sacramento | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Inca Garcilazo De La Vega | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Gabriel | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa San Sebastian | - | - | - | - |
| Institución Educativa Jorge Chavez | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Talara
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Acapulco | |||||
| Mercado Central Talara | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Negritos |
Hotels in Talara
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Talara
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Talara
6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Talara
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Talara
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Talara
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Talara
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Talara
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport | TYL | Medium Airport |
| PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport | PIU | Medium Airport |
| El Pato Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Paita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Walter Braedt Segú Airport | PTL | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Talara
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Parroquia La Inmaculada |
Quick Facts
Around Talara
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Talara
4 places within 15 km
- • Playa Lobitos
- • Faro de Talara
- • Faro Pariñas
- • Mirador
🇵🇪 About Peru
Public Holidays in Peru
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Talara
What is the population of Talara?
Talara has a population of 99,074 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 188 people per square mile, spread across 526.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Talara?
Talara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.5 inches.