Catacaos facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Catacaos
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 Catacaos
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
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| Region | Piura | ||
| Province | Piura | ||
| District | Catacaos | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2,565.78 km2 (990.65 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | ||
| Population
(2017)
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| • Total | 75,870 | ||
| • Estimate
(2015)
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70,590 | ||
| • Density | 29.5700/km2 (76.586/sq mi) | ||
| Website | www.municatacaos.gob.pe/ | ||
Catacaos is a lively town in the Piura Province, which is part of the Piura Region in Peru. It is famous for its amazing food and beautiful handmade crafts. People from all over visit Catacaos to enjoy its culture.
In March 2017, Catacaos faced a big challenge. The Piura River rose very high and caused flash floods. The water level went up by about 1.8 meters (6 feet). This caused damage to the town.
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What Makes Catacaos Special?
Catacaos is known for two main things: its delicious food and its unique crafts.
Delicious Food
The town is a great place to try traditional Peruvian dishes. You can find many local specialties here. People often visit just to taste the different flavors. The food is a big part of the town's identity.
Handmade Crafts
Catacaos is also a center for beautiful handmade items. Local artists create many kinds of crafts. These include pottery, jewelry, and textiles. You can find unique souvenirs and gifts here. The crafts show the rich culture and traditions of the area.
Climate in Catacaos
The weather in Catacaos is generally warm. It is located near the equator, so temperatures stay high most of the year.
The table below shows the average temperatures and rainfall. You can see that some months have more rain than others. This is typical for the region.
| Climate data for Catacaos (San Miguel), elevation 24 m (79 ft), (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 33.9 (93.0) |
34.6 (94.3) |
34.4 (93.9) |
32.9 (91.2) |
30.7 (87.3) |
28.9 (84.0) |
28.1 (82.6) |
28.3 (82.9) |
29.2 (84.6) |
29.6 (85.3) |
30.4 (86.7) |
32.1 (89.8) |
31.1 (88.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 21.2 (70.2) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.3 (72.1) |
20.7 (69.3) |
19.0 (66.2) |
17.6 (63.7) |
16.6 (61.9) |
16.5 (61.7) |
16.6 (61.9) |
17.1 (62.8) |
17.5 (63.5) |
19.1 (66.4) |
18.9 (66.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 18.1 (0.71) |
29.8 (1.17) |
49.9 (1.96) |
15.3 (0.60) |
1.0 (0.04) |
0.2 (0.01) |
0.1 (0.00) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.00) |
0.4 (0.02) |
0.5 (0.02) |
5.8 (0.23) |
121.2 (4.76) |
| Source: National Meteorology and Hydrology Service of Peru | |||||||||||||
Famous People from Catacaos
- Judith Westphalen – She was a well-known painter.
See also
In Spanish: Catacaos para niños
