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Yurimaguas, Peru

Loreto · Peru

Yurimaguas is a mid-size city in Loreto, Peru with a population of 41,827. Elevation: 469 ft (143 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

41,827 Population 30/sq mi density
469 ft Elevation 143 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
83.3 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Yurimaguas

Yurimaguas

Yurimaguas is a port town in the Loreto Region of the northeastern Peruvian Amazon. Historically associated with the Mainas missions, the culturally diverse town is affectionately known as the "Pearl of the Huallaga". Yurimaguas is located at the confluence of the majestic Huallaga and Paranapura Rivers in the steamy rainforests of northeastern Peru. It is the capital of both Alto Amazonas Province and Yurimaguas District, and had a population estimated at 62,903 inhabitants (2017).

People

Population41,827
Density30/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain83.3 in/yr
Sunny Days185/yr
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Population41,827
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Coordinates-5.9018°, -76.1223°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceLoreto
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation83.3 inches (2,116 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yurimaguas

Yurimaguas is a mid-size city in Peru (Loreto) with a population of 41,827. The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet (143 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.3 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Yurimaguas

Yurimaguas has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 2079 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 178.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 280.7
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 243.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 215.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 174.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 114.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 72.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 87.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 135.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 178.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 213.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 185.0
Yurimaguas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above Peru avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days185 days/yr

Geography

Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Area1,392.2 sq mi (3,605.8 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates-5.9018°N, 76.1223°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.3"
119% above Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 10.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

241 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 95 km
Apr 5, 1991 11 km NE of Rioja, Peru M7.1 108 km
May 30, 1990 6 km ESE of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M6.6 123 km
Apr 4, 1991 4 km ENE of Rioja, Peru M6.5 113 km
Sep 10, 2016 51 km N of Moyobamba, Peru M6.1 99 km
Jan 2, 2017 34 km ESE of Barranca, Peru M5.9 115 km
Jan 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Moyobamba, Peru M5.8 103 km
Apr 29, 2000 30 km S of Soritor, Peru M5.7 118 km
Sep 11, 1993 42 km ENE of Barranca, Peru M5.7 137 km
May 30, 1990 6 km NE of Rioja, Peru M5.7 112 km
Feb 12, 1995 15 km N of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.6 16 km
Jun 9, 1990 3 km E of Rioja, Peru M5.5 114 km
Apr 5, 1991 20 km NNW of Segunda Jerusalén - Azunguillo, Peru M5.5 135 km
Dec 25, 1999 57 km ENE of Navarro, Peru M5.5 98 km
Oct 25, 2012 5 km ESE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.4 6 km
Aug 6, 2002 58 km S of Barranca, Peru M5.3 82 km
May 7, 2020 47 km NE of Moyobamba, Peru M5.3 66 km
Jun 6, 1990 9 km SSW of Rioja, Peru M5.3 123 km
Jul 23, 1997 29 km SE of Yurimaguas, Peru M5.3 29 km
Jul 29, 2002 northern Peru M5.2 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in
February 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in
March 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in Wettest
April 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
June 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in Coldest
July 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in Warmest
October 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
November 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
December 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in

Yurimaguas has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in June to 82°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 83.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.4") and July the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Yurimaguas

66+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Pedro Del Castillo Rios
Institución Educativa 62172 Jorge Alfonso Vásquez Reátegui
Institución Educativa 62001 Jose Cupertino Gomero Cotillo
Institución Educativa 62006 Jose Damaso Ramos Bosmediano
Institución Educativa 62010 Virgen De Fatima
Institución Educativa 62004 Olga Manuela Del Aguila Angulo
Institución Educativa Virgen De Los Dolores
American System
Institución Educativa No. 62005
Institución Educativa Yurimaguas Del Sagrado Corazon De Jesus
Institución Educativa 62172 Jorge Alfonso Vásquez Reátegui
Amazonas - Yurimaguas
Institución Educativa Monseñor Atanasio Jáuregui Goiri
Institución Educativa Escuela Modelo En La Amazonia
Institución Educativa Amalia Del Aguila Velasquez
Institución Educativa 62009 Marcelina Lopez Rojas
Institución Educativa 62587 Jose De San Martin Matorras
Institución Educativa Agropecuario 110
San Jose
Institución Educativa Industrial 029
Institución Educativa 62500 Pueblo Joven 82
Institución Educativa 62007 Jose Maria Arguedas
Institución Educativa 62174 Juan Julian Primo Ruiz
Institución Educativa 62174 Rvdo. Padre Juan Julian Primo Ruiz
Institución Educativa No. 62588
Institución Educativa No. 62449
Institución Educativa Tupac Amaru
Institución Educativa No. 62175
Institución Educativa No. 62039
Institución Educativa No. 62038
Institución Educativa No. 62459
Institución Educativa No. 62122
Institución Educativa No. 62176
Institución Educativa No. 62398
Institución Educativa No. 62346
Institución Educativa No. 62152
Institución Educativa No. 62055
Institución Educativa No. 62054
Institución Educativa No. 62487
Institución Educativa No. 62045
Institución Educativa No. 62131
Institución Educativa No. 62041
Institución Educativa No. 62046
Institución Educativa No. 62133
Institución Educativa No. 62051
Institución Educativa No. 62397
Institución Educativa No. 62036
Institución Educativa No. 62426
I.E.P.B.R. Agropecuaria 110
I.E. Emblemático Monseñor Atanasio Jáuregui Goiri
IE Virgen de los Dolores
Institución Educativa No. 62350
Institución Educativa Munichis
Institución Educativa No. 62115
Institución Educativa No. 62197
Institución Educativa No. 62043
Institución Educativa No. 62053
Institución Educativa No. 62044
Institución Educativa San Pedro De Mayrujay
Institución Educativa No. 62147
Institución Educativa No. 62299
Institución Educativa No. 62586
Institución Educativa Bonifacio Alvarado Paredes
Institución Educativa Matilde Tunjar Guzman De Vela
Monseñor Elias Olazar
Institución Educativa Escuela Arbol
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Radio Stations near Yurimaguas

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Yurimaguas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central
Mercado Central Agua Pura
Mercado Central de Yurimaguas

Hotels in Yurimaguas

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hostal Jasmin
Hostal Perú
Hostal y Restaurante El Naranjo
Hotel Huallaga
Hotel Rio Huallaga
Luis Antonio
Yacurona

Restaurants in Yurimaguas

16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caldos Marina 2
Caspi Wasi
Cebicheria
Chifa
Claudia
Cocolizo
Fruto - juguería snack
Inute & Listo
Inüte Resto Bar
Inute Resto Bar
Letelier
Matthew's
Mil Sabores
Polleria La Posada
Salon de Te
Tom y Jerry

Cafes in Yurimaguas

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dulce Tentación
PAU DAU

Clinics in Yurimaguas

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Espec.Materno Infan.Aguamiro
Munichis de Yurimaguas

Bus Stations in Yurimaguas

5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Autos Cajamarca (colectivos)
Autos San Martín
PE #4468195391
Turismo Selva
Turismo Yurimaguas

Gas Stations in Yurimaguas

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Metro
PE #768824296
Sud America

Banks in Yurimaguas

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de la Nación
BCP
Caja Maynas
Continental

Stadiums & Teams in Yurimaguas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Yurimaguas

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes AirportTPPMedium Airport
Moises Benzaquen Rengifo AirportYMSMedium Airport
Alao AirportSmall Airport
Bellavista AirportSmall Airport
Chazuta AirportSmall Airport
Lagunas AirstripSmall Airport
Lamas AirportSmall Airport
San José de Sisa AirportSmall Airport
Shapaja AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Yurimaguas

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
SERPOST

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yurimaguas

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla San Gabriel de la Dolorosa
Capilla Santa Gema
Capilla Santos Pedro y Pablo
Iglesia de Cristo
Monasterio Carmelita San José
Parroquia La Santa Cruz
Parroquia San Isidro Labrador
Parroquia Señor de Los Milagros
Seminario Cristo Salvador
Templo Virgen de las Nieves
Vicariato Apostólico de Yurimaguas

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
106 m (348 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 Yurimaguas

What is the population of Yurimaguas?

Yurimaguas has a population of 41,827 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 1,392.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yurimaguas?

Yurimaguas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 185 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.3 inches.

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