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Tunal, Peru

Piura · Peru

Tunal is a small town in Piura, Peru with a population of 568. Elevation: 3,258 ft (993 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

568 Population 3/sq mi density
3,258 ft Elevation 993 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
59.2 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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People

Population568
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain59.2 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation3,258 ft (993 m)
Population568
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation3,258 ft (993 m)
Coordinates-5.2128°, -79.6786°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvincePiura
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation59.2 inches (1,505 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tunal

Tunal is a small town in Peru (Piura) with a population of 568. The city sits at an elevation of 3,258 feet (993 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Tunal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 59.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,258 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above Peru avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,258 ft (993 m)
Area215.1 sq mi (557.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-5.2128°N, 79.6786°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

156 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 M6.3 149 km
Jul 30, 2021 7 km E of Sullana, Peru M6.2 109 km
Mar 20, 1991 27 km SSW of Sechura, Peru M6.0 149 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 148 km
Apr 3, 2012 5 km ENE of Piura, Peru M5.4 100 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 134 km
Sep 11, 2010 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.2 147 km
Jul 29, 1990 11 km E of La Huaca, Peru M5.2 135 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 38 km
Sep 13, 2002 6 km SSE of Sullana, Peru M5.1 111 km
Nov 26, 1994 28 km NW of Salitral, Peru M5.0 143 km
Oct 15, 2009 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru M5.0 90 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 97 km
Sep 29, 2002 0 km ESE of Sullana, Peru M5.0 116 km
Jun 12, 2025 13 km WNW of Jayanca, Peru M5.0 127 km
Feb 5, 2020 29 km SSE of Sechura, Peru M5.0 136 km
Oct 3, 2003 3 km W of Vice, Peru M4.9 128 km
Mar 3, 2021 12 km SW of Sechura, Peru M4.9 143 km
May 25, 2004 9 km WNW of Suyo, Peru M4.9 93 km
Mar 9, 2020 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru M4.9 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in Warmest
March 76°F (24°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in

Tunal has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 65°F in January to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Tunal

39 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 15275
Institución Educativa No. 20012
Institución Educativa No. 15256
Institución Educativa No. 15151
Institución Educativa No. 20500
Institución Educativa No. 15236
Institución Educativa San Juan Bautista
Institución Educativa No. 15445
Institución Educativa No. 20438
Institución Educativa No. 15276
Institución Educativa No. 15498
Institución Educativa No. 15386
Institución Educativa Jose Antonio Encinas
Institución Educativa No. 20011
Institución Educativa Augusto Salazar Bondy
Institución educativa No. 14487
Institución Educativa No. 20106
Institución Educativa 20101 Maria Aurora Rosillo Julca
Institución Educativa No. 15389
Institución Educativa Andres Bello
Institución Educativa No. 15436
Institución Educativa No. 15345
Institución Educativa No. 20029
Institución Educativa No. 15227
Institución Educativa No. 14503
Institución Educativa Alfonso Vasquez Arrieta
Institución Educativa No. 14493
Institución Educativa No. 15339
Institución Educativa Tec Agrop Nestor Martos Garrido
Institución Educativa No. 20848
Institución Educativa No. 15331
Institución Educativa Victor Raul Haya De La Torre
Institución Educativa No. 15150
Institución Educativa No. 14890
Institución Educativa No. 14950
Institución Educativa No. 20039
Institución Educativa No. 14497
Institución Educativa No. 15153
Institución Educativa No. 14482
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Farmers Markets in Tunal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de San Juan de Bigote

Clinics in Tunal

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

C.S El Tunal
Puesto de Salud los Ranchos
Puesto de Salud Mayland

Stadiums & Teams in Tunal

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Airports Near Tunal

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Huancabamba AirportSmall Airport
Yapatera AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tunal

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Maray Virgen del Carmen
Iglesia Los Ranchos

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 Tunal

What is the population of Tunal?

Tunal has a population of 568 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 215.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tunal?

Tunal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.2 inches.

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