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Yorongos, Peru

San Martín Department · Peru

Yorongos is a small town in San Martín Department, Peru with a population of 1,962. Elevation: 2,913 ft (888 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

1,962 Population 8/sq mi density
2,913 ft Elevation 888 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
66.4 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Yorongos

Yorongos District is one of nine districts of the province Rioja in Peru.

People

Population1,962
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain66.4 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation2,913 ft (888 m)
Population1,962
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation2,913 ft (888 m)
Coordinates-6.1397°, -77.1439°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceSan Martín Department
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation66.4 inches (1,687 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yorongos

Yorongos is a small town in Peru (San Martín Department) with a population of 1,962. The city sits at an elevation of 2,913 feet (888 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.4 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Yorongos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 66.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,913 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above Peru avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,913 ft (888 m)
Area243.0 sq mi (629.4 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-6.1397°N, 77.1439°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.4"
75% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

215 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 18 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 17 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 11 km
Sep 10, 2016 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M6.1 66 km
May 19, 2010 83 km NNE of Yambrasbamba, Peru M6.0 126 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 18 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 14 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 31 km
Feb 12, 1995 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.6 122 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 9 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 43 km
Oct 25, 2012 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.4 121 km
Aug 6, 2002 58 km S of Barranca, Peru M5.3 105 km
May 7, 2020 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru M5.3 70 km
Jul 23, 1997 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.3 132 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 8 km
Apr 4, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.2 17 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km NNE of Huicungo, Peru M5.2 133 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 100 km
Jul 25, 2011 57 km S of Barranca, Peru M5.2 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in
February 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
March 72°F (22°C) 6.8 in Wettest
April 73°F (23°C) 5.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
October 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in
November 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in Warmest
December 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in

Yorongos has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in July to 73°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Yorongos

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa No. 861
Institución Educativa No. 553
Institución Educativa No. 897
Institución Educativa No. 900
Institución Educativa No. 898
Institución Educativa No. 879
Institución Educativa 00551 Jose Gustavo Iberico Zarate
Institución Educativa Wilfredo Ezequiel Ponce Chirinos
Institución Educativa No. 877
Institución Educativa No. 793
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Radio Stations near Yorongos

2 stations within ~55 km.

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

Libraries in Yorongos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal de Moyobamba0.0

Farmers Markets in Yorongos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Feria Plaza
Mamá Bashita
Mercado Central
Mercado Zonal Ayaymama
Moshoqueque
Zona Comercial Principal (Mercado)

Clinics in Yorongos

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yorongos

Stadiums & Teams in Yorongos

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Airports Near Yorongos

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chachapoyas AirportCHHMedium Airport
Juan Simons Vela AirportRIJMedium Airport
Alao AirportSmall Airport
Lamas AirportSmall Airport
Moyobamba AirportMBPSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport
San José de Sisa AirportSmall Airport
San Nicolas AirportRIMSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
904 m (2,966 ft)

🇵🇪 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 Yorongos

What is the population of Yorongos?

Yorongos has a population of 1,962 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 243.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yorongos?

Yorongos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 66.4 inches.

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