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Tranca Sasape, Peru

Lambayeque · Peru

Tranca Sasape is a small town in Lambayeque, Peru with a population of 692. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

692 Population 23/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
20.1 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Tranca Sasape

Tranca Sasape

Túcume ist eine Stadt in der Provinz Lambayeque in der Region Lambayeque in Nordwest-Peru. Die Stadt ist Verwaltungssitz des gleichnamigen Distrikts. Beim Zensus 2017 wurden 9241 Einwohner gezählt. 10 Jahre zuvor lag die Einwohnerzahl bei 7916.

People

Population692
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain20.1 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Population692
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates-6.4933°, -79.9391°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLambayeque
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation20.1 inches (510 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tranca Sasape

Tranca Sasape is a small town in Peru (Lambayeque) with a population of 692. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.1 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Tranca Sasape

Tranca Sasape has an average annual temperature of 22.8°C (73°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.6°C), the coldest is Aug (20.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 47 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.5°C / 78°F 20.7° / 30.3° 2.1
Feb 26.6°C / 80°F 21.9° / 31.4° 14.1
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 21.8° / 31.3° 16.0
Apr 24.6°C / 76°F 19.7° / 29.6° 5.1
May 22.8°C / 73°F 18.4° / 27.3° 0.6
Jun 21.3°C / 70°F 17.2° / 25.4° 0.2
Jul 20.7°C / 69°F 16.8° / 24.6° 0.3
Aug 20.1°C / 68°F 16.1° / 24.1° 0.0
Sep 20.2°C / 68°F 15.9° / 24.5° 0.6
Oct 20.5°C / 69°F 16.2° / 24.9° 0.9
Nov 21.5°C / 71°F 17.1° / 25.9° 5.0
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 18.5° / 27.8° 2.4
Tranca Sasape has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 20.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.5°F
38% above Peru avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area29.6 sq mi (76.6 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates-6.4933°N, 79.9391°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.1"
47% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.26"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

133 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 12, 2025.

Feb 24, 2007 63 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M6.3 83 km
Feb 15, 2009 near the coast of northern Peru M6.1 127 km
Feb 9, 2009 117 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M6.0 134 km
Mar 20, 1991 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M6.0 132 km
Apr 21, 2002 34 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.9 144 km
Aug 15, 1997 44 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.7 138 km
Jan 20, 1990 73 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.5 149 km
Jun 19, 2011 48 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.5 129 km
Nov 29, 2012 117 km W of Mórrope, Peru M5.5 125 km
Jun 24, 2005 43 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M5.3 139 km
Apr 2, 2017 108 km W of Pimentel, Peru M5.3 120 km
Feb 26, 2007 83 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.3 106 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 131 km
May 14, 2025 49 km SW of Sechura, Peru M5.2 145 km
Feb 8, 2009 100 km WSW of Mórrope, Peru M5.1 109 km
May 15, 2014 16 km NNW of Paiján, Peru M5.1 139 km
Nov 7, 1994 78 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 94 km
Feb 5, 2020 29 km SSE of Sechura, Peru M5.0 117 km
Apr 7, 1991 92 km WSW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 112 km
Oct 16, 2016 28 km SW of Pimentel, Peru M5.0 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1960 N. PERU Earthquake 9.0 m 66 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
February 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Warmest
March 79°F (26°C) 1.3 in Wettest
April 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
August 67°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 (23°C) 0.0 in

Tranca Sasape has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 67°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 2.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.3") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Tranca Sasape

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 11223
Institución Educativa 10165 Miguel Grau Seminario
Institución Educativa No. 10991
Institución Educativa No. 10162
Institución Educativa 10163 Jorge Basadre Grohmann
Institución Educativa No. 11164
Institución Educativa 10167 Los Positos
Institución Educativa No. 10972
Institución Educativa 10232 Horacio Zeballos Gamez
Institución Educativa 10888 Señor De Los Milagros
Institución Educativa No. 11079
Institución Educativa 11065 Santa Cecilia
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Radio Stations near Tranca Sasape

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zona 5 93.3 cumbia, pop en español AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio JHC 107.7 FM AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Tranca Sasape

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Interpretacion
Museo Arqueológico Nacional Brünning
Museo Arqueológico Nacional Brünning
Museo de Sitio Huaca Chotuna - Chornancap
Museo de Sitio Túcume
Museo Nacional Sicán
Museo Túcume
Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan
Museo Tumbas Reales de Sipan

Libraries in Tranca Sasape

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Roberto Salcedo G.0.0

Farmers Markets in Tranca Sasape

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos de Illimo
Mercado de Abastos de Pacora
Mercado Modelo de Lambayeque
Mercado Municipal Ferreñafe
Mercado Municipal Pueblo Nuevo

Stadiums & Teams in Tranca Sasape

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Monumental César Flores Marigorda

Airports Near Tranca Sasape

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International AirportCIXLarge Airport
Luya AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
45 m (148 ft)
Postal Code
14121

🇵🇪 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 Tranca Sasape

What is the population of Tranca Sasape?

Tranca Sasape has a population of 692 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 29.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tranca Sasape?

Tranca Sasape has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.1 inches.

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