Location & Surroundings
Recta is a village in Amazonas, Peru with 80 inhabitants, at 2,142 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pedro Ruiz Gallo, 22 km to the west. The national capital Lima is about 685 km to the south. The nearest airport is Chachapoyas, 32 km away.
Overview
Recta is town in Amazonas, Peru — ES pueblo en Amazonas, Perú.
It is located in Recta District, Peru.
The population is about 559 (2017).
The elevation is around 2,166 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Peru
- Located in Recta District
- 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° 55' 12" S, 77° 47' 8" W
- Elevation DEM: 2142 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Population 80
- Pop. Density 296 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:40
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Recta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Recta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.8 to 16.9 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 318 W/m2.
Temperature
11.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,019.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 11.8 | 0.9 | 107 | 93 | 1,019.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.9 | 1.4 | 14 | 73 | 1,016.7 | 2.24 / 2.24 | 56 | 285.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 12.1 | 0.1 | 243 | 96 | 1,017.8 | 2.23 / 4.47 | 81 | 318.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.8 | 0.8 | 153 | 97 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.6 | 0.7 | 152 | 91 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 13.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.1 | 1.5 | 33 | 70 | 1,014.8 | 2.29 / 2.29 | 73 | 659.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.2 | 1.0 | 88 | 96 | 1,017.0 | 1.87 / 4.16 | 40 | 193.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.2 | 0.8 | 108 | 97 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 1.15 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 12.6 | 0.7 | 101 | 94 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 49 | 7.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.8 | 1.3 | 36 | 73 | 1,015.4 | 4.63 / 4.94 | 54 | 727.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 11.8 | 0.8 | 115 | 95 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 4.44 | 58 | 364.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 10.1 | 1.1 | 122 | 95 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 11.9 | 1.0 | 121 | 91 | 1,018.8 | 0.07 / 0.10 | 3 | 14.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Recta?
Now 11.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 9.8 to 16.9 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 318 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 Recta today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Recta?
Local time is 13:40. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Recta?
Recta is a populated place.
How many people live in Recta?
Population about 80.
What is the elevation of Recta?
DEM 2,142 m.
Where is Recta located?
It is at -5.92003, -77.78548 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Recta in?
It is in Peru.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry