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Utcurarca, Peru

San Martín Department · Peru

Utcurarca is a small town in San Martín Department, Peru with a population of 443. Elevation: 686 ft (209 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

443 Population 1/sq mi density
686 ft Elevation 209 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
68.5 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Utcurarca

Utcurarca

Sauce es una localidad peruana, capital del distrito homónimo, ubicado en la provincia de San Martín en el departamento de San Martín.

People

Population443
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain68.5 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Population443
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Coordinates-6.6631°, -76.2867°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceSan Martín Department
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation68.5 inches (1,740 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Utcurarca

Utcurarca is a small town in Peru (San Martín Department) with a population of 443. The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet (209 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.5 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Utcurarca

Utcurarca has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.4°C), the coldest is Jul (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 1073 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.4°C / 81°F 21.9° / 32.8° 99.8
Feb 27°C / 81°F 21.6° / 32.4° 100.7
Mar 27°C / 81°F 21.8° / 32.1° 128.5
Apr 26.8°C / 80°F 21.4° / 32.3° 130.1
May 26.7°C / 80°F 21.1° / 32.3° 80.1
Jun 26.4°C / 80°F 20.6° / 32.1° 58.1
Jul 26°C / 79°F 19.9° / 32.2° 46.9
Aug 26.5°C / 80°F 20° / 33° 39.7
Sep 26.9°C / 80°F 20.7° / 33.1° 84.3
Oct 27.3°C / 81°F 21.5° / 33.1° 87.8
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 21.8° / 33.1° 120.3
Dec 27.4°C / 81°F 21.9° / 32.9° 96.5
Utcurarca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 68.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Peru avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Area404.6 sq mi (1,047.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-6.6631°N, 76.2867°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.5"
80% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.44"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

234 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M5.1 on Jul 6, 2025.

May 26, 2019 78 km NE of Navarro, Peru M8.0 147 km
Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 117 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 127 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 116 km
Sep 10, 2016 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M6.1 142 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 112 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 90 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 117 km
Feb 12, 1995 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.6 102 km
Dec 25, 1999 57 km ENE of Navarro, Peru M5.5 127 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 115 km
Oct 25, 2012 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.4 86 km
May 7, 2020 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru M5.3 115 km
Apr 10, 2005 59 km ESE of Huicungo, Peru M5.3 101 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 118 km
Aug 6, 2002 58 km S of Barranca, Peru M5.3 150 km
Jul 23, 1997 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.3 73 km
Sep 29, 2004 48 km NNE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.2 148 km
Apr 12, 1991 32 km NNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.2 132 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 5.1 in
February 78°F (25°C) 4.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in Wettest
April 78°F (25°C) 6.2 in
May 78°F (25°C) 4.4 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Coldest
July 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in Warmest
December 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in

Utcurarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in June to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Utcurarca

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 147
Institución Educativa No. 89
Institución Educativa No. 212
Institución Educativa Francisco Bolognesi Cervantes
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Radio Stations near Utcurarca

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Moyobamba amazonian cumbia, cumbia amazónica AAC+ 144 kbps
Radio Karicia local music MP3 128 kbps
Radio San Martín local news AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Utcurarca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Chanka
Museo de Ayahusca

Libraries in Utcurarca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0

Farmers Markets in Utcurarca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos El Platanito
Mercado de Lamas
Mercado de Tarapoto
Mercado El Huaico
Mercado Modelo 3
Mercado Municipal de la Banda de Shilcayo
Mercado nº2
Mercado Santa Anita

Stadiums & Teams in Utcurarca

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Airports Near Utcurarca

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes AirportTPPMedium Airport
Juanjui AirportJJIMedium Airport
Alao AirportSmall Airport
Chazuta AirportSmall Airport
Huallaga AirportBLPSmall Airport
Lamas AirportSmall Airport
Moyobamba AirportMBPSmall Airport
Pachiza AirportSmall Airport
Picota AirportSmall Airport
Pucacaca AirportSmall Airport
San José de Sisa AirportSmall Airport
Saposoa AirportSQUSmall Airport
Shapaja AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
333 m (1,093 ft)
Postal Code
22331

🇵🇪 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 Utcurarca

What is the population of Utcurarca?

Utcurarca has a population of 443 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 404.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Utcurarca?

Utcurarca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 68.5 inches.

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