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Tamanco, Peru

Loreto · Peru

Tamanco is a small town in Loreto, Peru with a population of 1,738. Elevation: 400 ft (122 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

1,738 Population 1/sq mi density
400 ft Elevation 122 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
107.3 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population1,738
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain107.3 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Population1,738
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Coordinates-5.8500°, -74.3167°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLoreto
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation107.3 inches (2,724 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tamanco

Tamanco is a small town in Peru (Loreto) with a population of 1,738. The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet (122 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 107.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Tamanco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 107.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Peru avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation400 ft (122 m)
Area1,233.1 sq mi (3,193.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-5.8500°N, 74.3167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 107.3"
182% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 10.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Mar 26, 2025.

May 26, 2019 78 km NE of Navarro, Peru M8.0 106 km
Dec 25, 1999 57 km ENE of Navarro, Peru M5.5 110 km
Feb 22, 1991 Northern Peru M5.2 97 km
Jan 8, 2019 48 km WSW of Nauta, Peru M5.2 142 km
Feb 20, 2017 85 km E of Lagunas, Peru M5.1 102 km
Apr 28, 1995 92 km ESE of Santa Elena, Peru M5.0 122 km
Sep 14, 1996 57 km E of Lagunas, Peru M4.9 112 km
Mar 31, 1998 80 km SSW of Santa Elena, Peru M4.8 95 km
Jul 20, 2022 85 km NE of Navarro, Peru M4.7 92 km
Apr 3, 1993 85 km ENE of Navarro, Peru M4.6 84 km
Apr 26, 2018 70 km ENE of Contamana, Peru M4.6 133 km
Jul 12, 2013 73 km ENE of Navarro, Peru M4.6 95 km
May 5, 2024 77 km NE of Navarro, Peru M4.6 105 km
Mar 26, 2025 54 km ENE of Navarro, Peru M4.6 114 km
May 27, 2005 29 km W of Santa Elena, Peru M4.5 20 km
Sep 6, 2019 70 km SE of Lagunas, Peru M4.5 112 km
Mar 29, 2011 85 km E of Navarro, Peru M4.5 85 km
Feb 5, 2006 28 km E of Navarro, Peru M4.5 141 km
May 18, 2019 91 km ENE of Lagunas, Peru M4.5 141 km
Jul 2, 2010 72 km ENE of Navarro, Peru M4.5 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 9.4 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
March 80°F (27°C) 10.8 in Wettest
April 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in
June 80°F (26°C) 5.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in Warmest
November 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in
December 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in

Tamanco has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 91.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.8") and July the driest (4.1").

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Schools in Tamanco

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 60619
Institución Educativa No. 60668
Institución Educativa No. 60616
Institución Educativa Guarda Marina
Institución Educativa 60618 Divino Niño Jesus
Institución Educativa No. 60782
Institución Educativa No. 601439
Institución Educativa No. 60669
Institución Educativa No. 60787
Institución Educativa No. 60681
Institución Educativa No. 60662
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Airports Near Tamanco

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
BuncuyoSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima

🇵🇪 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 Tamanco

What is the population of Tamanco?

Tamanco has a population of 1,738 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,233.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tamanco?

Tamanco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 107.3 inches.

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