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Uchiza, Peru

San Martín Department · Peru

Uchiza is a small city in San Martín Department, Peru with a population of 17,742. Elevation: 1,847 ft (563 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

17,742 Population 29/sq mi density
1,847 ft Elevation 563 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
122.6 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Uchiza

Uchiza Airport is an airport serving the town of Uchiza in the San Martín Region of Peru. The runway is south of the town, alongside and between road 12A and a tributary of the Huallaga River.

People

Population17,742
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain122.6 in/yr
Sunny Days121/yr
Elevation1,847 ft (563 m)
Population17,742
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation1,847 ft (563 m)
Coordinates-8.4592°, -76.4633°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceSan Martín Department
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation122.6 inches (3,114 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Uchiza

Uchiza is a small city in Peru (San Martín Department) with a population of 17,742. The city sits at an elevation of 1,847 feet (563 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 122.6 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Uchiza

Uchiza has an average annual temperature of 21.3°C (70°F). The hottest month is Oct (23.2°C), the coldest is Mar (20.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1095 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.6°C / 69°F 15.9° / 27.2° 107.7
Feb 20.6°C / 69°F 16.5° / 27.1° 122.5
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 16° / 26.9° 150.7
Apr 20.6°C / 69°F 15.9° / 27.2° 78.3
May 20.9°C / 70°F 15° / 28.3° 55.4
Jun 20.7°C / 69°F 14.4° / 28.3° 51.3
Jul 20.9°C / 70°F 14.6° / 29° 74.2
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 14.2° / 30.8° 33.4
Sep 23°C / 73°F 16.5° / 31.7° 35.8
Oct 23.2°C / 74°F 16.8° / 32° 48.1
Nov 22°C / 72°F 16° / 30.3° 110.3
Dec 21°C / 70°F 16.3° / 28.3° 228.0
Uchiza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 121 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 122.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,847 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Peru avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days121 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,847 ft (563 m)
Area617.8 sq mi (1,600.2 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates-8.4592°N, 76.4633°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.6"
223% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 13.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 5.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

145 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Jan 3, 2010 16 km E of Huallanca, Peru M5.7 143 km
Oct 16, 1994 24 km E of Tingo María, Peru M5.6 120 km
Oct 4, 1998 9 km E of Uchiza, Peru M5.5 9 km
Jun 12, 1995 63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru M5.4 64 km
Apr 10, 2005 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru M5.3 100 km
Jun 8, 2017 76 km ENE of Tocache, Peru M5.2 84 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 136 km
May 8, 2017 21 km NW of Tocache, Peru M5.2 51 km
Jun 5, 2008 30 km S of Uchiza, Peru M5.2 31 km
Jul 25, 2015 74 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 84 km
Jun 26, 2008 41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru M5.2 109 km
Mar 9, 2021 41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 83 km
Jan 8, 2003 51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru M5.1 148 km
Jul 26, 2017 73 km WSW of Contamana, Peru M5.1 140 km
Jul 9, 2015 27 km NE of Tingo María, Peru M5.0 100 km
Jun 13, 2024 55 km ESE of Uchiza, Peru M5.0 56 km
Jun 26, 2008 central Peru M5.0 104 km
Mar 15, 1996 17 km ENE of Caraz, Peru M5.0 145 km
Jan 7, 2017 81 km SW of Contamana, Peru M4.9 122 km
Apr 19, 2025 23 km SW of Tingo María, Peru M4.9 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 13.7 in
February 77°F (25°C) 13.0 in
March 77°F (25°C) 13.2 in
April 78°F (25°C) 10.8 in Warmest
May 77°F (25°C) 7.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 7.3 in
July 76°F (25°C) 5.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 6.8 in
October 77°F (25°C) 11.3 in
November 78°F (25°C) 13.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 14.0 in Wettest

Uchiza has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 76°F in July to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 122.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (14.0") and July the driest (5.5").

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Schools in Uchiza

36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Jose Galvez Barrenechea
Institución Educativa 0427 Jose C.mariategui La Chira
Institución Educativa No. 428
Institución Educativa 0465 Teresa De Jesus
Lider Kids Uchiza
Institución Educativa 0426 Inmaculada Concepcion
Santino Brembilla Ferrari
Institución Educativa Jean Piaget
Institución Educativa Javier Diez Canseco Cisneros
Institución Educativa No. 289
Institución Educativa San Martin De Porres
Ceba - Coronel Francisco Bolognesi
Institución Educativa No. 284
Institución Educativa No. 698
Institución Educativa No. 18
Institución Educativa No. 323
Institución Educativa No. 714
Institución Educativa 0425 Cesar Vallejo
Institución Educativa No. 467
Institución Educativa No. 744
Institución Educativa No. 275
Institución Educativa No. 705
Institución Educativa No. 49
Institución Educativa 0186 Jose Abelardo Quiñones Gonzales
Institución Educativa 0014 Juan Velasco Alvarado
Institución Educativa No. 84085
Institución Educativa No. 12
Institución Educativa No. 62
Institución Educativa 0641 Ricardo Palma Soriano
Institución Educativa No. 464
Institución Educativa No. 441
Institución Educativa No. 697
Francisco Vigo Caballero
De Uchiza
Institución Educativa No. 13
Institución Educativa No. 68
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Farmers Markets in Uchiza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abasto

Clinics in Uchiza

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Uchiza

Bus Stations in Uchiza

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Turismo Chocano

Airports Near Uchiza

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmas del Espino AirportSmall Airport
Playa AirportSmall Airport
Tocache AirportSmall Airport
Uchiza AirportUCZSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Uchiza

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia Santo Domingo de Guzman

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
566 m (1,857 ft)
Postal Code
22561

🇵🇪 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 Uchiza

What is the population of Uchiza?

Uchiza has a population of 17,742 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 617.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Uchiza?

Uchiza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 121 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 122.6 inches.

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