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Zarumilla, Peru

Tumbes · Peru

Zarumilla is a small city in Tumbes, Peru with a population of 16,907. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

16,907 Population 260/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
33.9 in Annual Rain
America / Lima Timezone

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About Zarumilla

Zarumilla

Zarumilla is a city in the Tumbes Region, in northwestern Peru. It has a population of 54,625 as of 2019, and is the capital of the Zarumilla Province. It is also the main settlement in the Zarumilla District. It is located only a few kilometers away from the border town of Aguas Verdes, which is connected to Ecuador by a bridge.

People

Population16,907
Density260/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain33.9 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population16,907
Population Density260 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates-3.5031°, -80.2731°
TimezoneAmerica/Lima
Country🇵🇪 Peru
State / ProvinceTumbes
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation33.9 inches (862 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zarumilla

Zarumilla is a small city in Peru (Tumbes) with a population of 16,907. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches. The timezone is America/Lima.

Climate in Zarumilla

Zarumilla has an average annual temperature of 25°C (77°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.8°C), the coldest is Aug (22.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 400 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.8°C / 80°F 22° / 31.5° 66.0
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 21.3° / 31.1° 132.5
Mar 26.8°C / 80°F 21.9° / 31.6° 84.9
Apr 26.6°C / 80°F 21.4° / 31.7° 72.1
May 26°C / 79°F 21.3° / 30.7° 19.5
Jun 24.7°C / 76°F 20.6° / 28.8° 2.1
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 19.9° / 27.7° 1.2
Aug 22.8°C / 73°F 19° / 26.6° 0.5
Sep 23.1°C / 74°F 19.4° / 26.8° 0.7
Oct 23.4°C / 74°F 19.7° / 27.2° 2.0
Nov 24°C / 75°F 20.1° / 28° 7.5
Dec 25.2°C / 77°F 20.7° / 29.7° 10.8
Zarumilla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above Peru avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area65.1 sq mi (168.6 km²)
Population Density260/sq mi
Coordinates-3.5031°N, 80.2731°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below Peru avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.21"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

265 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 18, 2023 14 km NNW of Baláo, Ecuador M6.8 93 km
May 21, 2005 55 km NW of Zorritos, Peru M6.3 83 km
Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 123 km
Jun 30, 1997 11 km NNW of La Breita, Peru M5.8 103 km
Feb 4, 2019 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador M5.8 131 km
May 22, 2000 5 km WNW of Máncora, Peru M5.8 113 km
Feb 10, 1990 58 km NNW of Zorritos, Peru M5.6 72 km
Mar 29, 1991 22 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.6 87 km
Jan 24, 2005 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador M5.6 137 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 64 km
May 8, 2025 12 km NNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.4 61 km
Aug 3, 2014 24 km NE of Máncora, Peru M5.4 86 km
Apr 22, 2007 45 km NNW of Máncora, Peru M5.4 109 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 48 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 72 km
Mar 5, 1997 13 km E of Zorritos, Peru M5.3 38 km
Aug 11, 2004 66 km NW of Tumbes, Peru M5.3 75 km
Jan 26, 2014 25 km WNW of Cañaveral, Peru M5.3 76 km
Jun 29, 2001 19 km NW of Papayal, Peru M5.3 83 km
Aug 18, 1992 12 km W of Baláo, Ecuador M5.3 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1953 N. PERU Earthquake 1.0 m 6 38 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 2.8 in
February 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
April 81°F (27°C) 2.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
August 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in

Zarumilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Zarumilla

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa 104 Inmaculada Concepcion
Institución Educativa 110 Celsa Flores Gonzales
Institución Educativa 127 Julio Salvador Izquierdo Puell
Institución Educativa Antonio Raimondi
Institución Educativa 093 Efrain Arcaya Zevallos
Institución Educativa 098 El Gran Chilimasa
Colegio Juan Pablo II
Colegio Zarumilla
Colegio José Carlos Mariátegui
Institución Educativa Inmaculada Concepción
Institución Educativa No. 126
Institución Educativa Gral.div.ep Juan Velasco Alvarado
Institución Educativa 129 El Bendito
Institución Educativa Jose Carlos Mariategui
Institución Educativa Especial 020 Papayal
Institución Educativa 106 Ing. Alberto Fujimori Fujimori
Institución Educativa 108 Javier Perez De Cuellar
Institución Educativa Sagrado Corazon De Jesus
24 De Julio De Zarumilla
Institución Educativa Zarumilla
Institución Educativa 094 Soterito Lopez Espinoza
Institución Educativa Nelly Celinda La Cotera Puell
Institución Educativa No. 130
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Radio Stations near Zarumilla

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO IMPACTO 107.9 (EC) AAC 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Zarumilla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
GONET
Mercado
Mercado 8 de Septiembre
Mercado Central
Mercado Central de Corrales
Mercado Central de Huaquillas
Mercado de Tumbes
Mercado Modelo de Zarumilla
Mercado Multifuncional Playita Sur
Mercado Municipal de Casa Blanqueada
Mercado Zonal Virgen de las Mercedes

Restaurants in Zarumilla

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

el Moscú

Clinics in Zarumilla

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Papayal
Centro de Salud Zarumilla
Posta Medica Zarumilla
Zarumilla

Gas Stations in Zarumilla

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PE #817327486

Stadiums & Teams in Zarumilla

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zarumilla

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International AirportTBPMedium Airport
Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International AirportETRMedium Airport
Aguayo AirportSmall Airport
Amable Calle Gutierrez AirportSmall Airport
Barbones - Samuel Quimi AirportSmall Airport
Brisas del Mar Airstrip.Small Airport
Camacongo AirportSmall Airport
Carabon AirportSmall Airport
Carmita AirportSmall Airport
Celia María AirportSmall Airport
Guabital AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
La Maria AirportSmall Airport
La Mina AirportSmall Airport
Las Peñas AirportSmall Airport
Maragrosa AirportSmall Airport
Puná Southwest AirportSmall Airport
Roble Mar AirportSmall Airport
Solbananas AirportSmall Airport
Tenguel AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zarumilla

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia del Nazareno
Iglesia Niño Jesus
Iglesia Perpetuo Socorro
Iglesia Virgen del Cisne
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lima
Elevation
11 m (36 ft)
Postal Code
24151

🇵🇪 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 Zarumilla

What is the population of Zarumilla?

Zarumilla has a population of 16,907 residents and is located in Peru. The population density is 260 people per square mile, spread across 65.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zarumilla?

Zarumilla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.9 inches.

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