Location & Surroundings
La Matanza is a town in Piura, Peru with 5,828 inhabitants, at 110 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Morropon, 14 km to the east. The national capital Lima is about 830 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Capitan FAP Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport, 58 km away.
Overview
La Matanza is city in Piura Department, Peru — ES ciudad en Piura, Perú.
It is located in Piura Department, Peru.
The population is about 6,787 (2017).
The elevation is around 111 metre.
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Basic Data
- Country Peru
- Located in Piura Department
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 12' 48" S, 80° 5' 29" W
- Elevation DEM: 110 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Population 5,828
- Pop. Density 2,606 p/km²
- Built-up 30.2%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:48
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
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Weather in La Matanza
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Matanza, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 33.1 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 749 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
6.8 m/s S (195 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
24 %
Precip
2.16 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 | 26.1 | 6.8 | 195 | 63 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 3.0 | 195 | 82 | 1,012.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 2.4 | 188 | 81 | 1,013.1 | 0.19 / 0.25 | 32 | 9.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.1 | 2.1 | 247 | 41 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 15 | 749.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 5.5 | 188 | 64 | 1,010.5 | 1.99 / 2.16 | 42 | 358.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 2.4 | 207 | 74 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.82 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 1.9 | 208 | 77 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 10.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.9 | 2.0 | 249 | 41 | 1,008.2 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 6 | 767.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.0 | 5.8 | 198 | 61 | 1,009.9 | 0.43 / 0.50 | 26 | 438.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 2.2 | 208 | 75 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 1.6 | 194 | 76 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 10.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.8 | 2.2 | 240 | 44 | 1,009.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 47 | 760.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.3 | 5.5 | 201 | 58 | 1,010.0 | 0.07 / 0.08 | 83 | 253.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Matanza?
Now 26.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 33.1 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 749 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in La Matanza today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in La Matanza?
Local time is 05:48. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is La Matanza?
La Matanza is a populated place.
How many people live in La Matanza?
Population about 5,828.
What is the elevation of La Matanza?
DEM 110 m.
Where is La Matanza located?
It is at -5.21334, -80.09149 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Matanza in?
It is in Peru.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry