Location & Surroundings
Chimbán is a village in Cajamarca Department, Peru with 727 inhabitants, at 1,670 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Chota, 38 km to the southwest. The national capital Lima is about 665 km to the south. The nearest airport is Chachapoyas, 69 km away.
Overview
Chimbán is town in Cajamarca, Peru — ES pueblo en Cajamarca, Perú.
It is located in Chimbán District, Peru.
Basic Data
- Country Peru
- Located in Chimbán District
- Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 15' 7" S, 78° 28' 39" W
- Elevation DEM: 1670 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Population 727
- Pop. Density 539 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:30
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Nearby
Weather in Chimban
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chimban, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 23.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 795 W/m2.
Temperature
17.2 C
Wind
0.1 m/s S (164 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,017.4 hPa
Clouds
19 %
Precip
0.01 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 17.2 | 0.1 | 164 | 89 | 1,017.4 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 2.7 | 345 | 63 | 1,012.9 | 3.73 / 3.73 | 31 | 795.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.4 | 0.8 | 270 | 85 | 1,013.8 | 3.25 / 6.98 | 100 | 360.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.9 | 1.2 | 194 | 89 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 4.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.5 | 0.3 | 173 | 85 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 13.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 2.9 | 345 | 53 | 1,011.2 | 1.36 / 1.37 | 99 | 695.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.7 | 0.5 | 225 | 80 | 1,013.2 | 2.73 / 4.10 | 91 | 218.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.7 | 0.8 | 211 | 91 | 1,015.5 | 0.16 / 4.26 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.9 | 0.2 | 78 | 88 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 100 | 12.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 2.4 | 340 | 66 | 1,013.3 | 3.94 / 4.52 | 30 | 746.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.1 | 1.1 | 241 | 85 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 4.40 | 91 | 441.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.5 | 0.9 | 188 | 91 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 4.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.7 | 0.9 | 141 | 87 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.99 | 97 | 18.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chimban?
Now 17.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.9 to 23.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 795 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chimban today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 21m.
What is the local time in Chimban?
Local time is 14:30. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Chimban?
Chimban is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Chimban?
Population about 727.
What is the elevation of Chimban?
DEM 1,670 m.
Where is Chimban located?
It is at -6.25181, -78.47754 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chimban in?
It is in Peru.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry