Juanjuí facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Juanjuí
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Town
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Ciudad de los Encantos (The city of the Charm), Cuna historica del Gran Pajatén (Historical birthplace of Gran Pajatén)
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Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
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| Region | San Martín | |
| Province | Mariscal Cáceres | |
| District | Juanjuí | |
| Elevation | 283 m (928 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 54,006 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) | |
| Website | www.munijuanjui.gob.pe | |
Juanjuí is a lively town in northern Peru. It is the capital of the Mariscal Cáceres area in the San Martín Region. You can find it on the left bank of the Huallaga River. In 2010, about 54,006 people lived there.
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History of Juanjuí
The town of Juanjuí was started by a Spanish captain named José Gaspar López Salcedo. He founded it on September 24, 1827. The name "Juanjuí" comes from "Juan Huido," which means "Juan, the escaped."
How Juanjuí Got Its Name
The first people to settle in Juanjuí were mostly from Lamas. They arrived in the late 1700s and early 1800s. It is said that the first person to come here was an Amerindian man named Juan. He left Lamas because he was treated badly or was being chased by missionaries.
Juan found this area and lived with the people of Chacho Village. After some years, he went back to Lamas. He brought his family and other families with him. They were excited by stories of lots of wildlife in the new land. More people moved here during the time of Peru's independence. The settlement of Chacho Lamas became known as "Juan Huido's land." Over time, "Juan Huido" changed into the name "Juanjuí" for this area.
On July 2, 1940, Juanjuí became the capital city of the new Mariscal Cáceres Province.
Geography and Climate
Juanjuí is known for its tropical weather. It is usually warm and humid throughout the year.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 27 (81) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
27 (81) |
27 (81) |
27 (81) |
26 (79) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 101 (4.0) |
144 (5.7) |
164 (6.5) |
180 (7.1) |
119 (4.7) |
74 (2.9) |
64 (2.5) |
65 (2.6) |
87 (3.4) |
162 (6.4) |
152 (6.0) |
118 (4.6) |
1,429 (56.3) |
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Neighborhoods of Juanjuí
Juanjuí has several interesting neighborhoods around its main downtown area. Here are eight of them:
- Chambira
- Juanjuicillo
- La Merced
- La Victoria
- Puerto Amberes
- San Juan
- Santa Rosa
Gran Pajaten Monuments
Juanjuí has special monuments that honor the ancient Gran Pajaten settlement. This old site is located nearby and is linked to the Chachapoya culture. One example is a tower in the town's main square, the Plaza de Armas, which is inspired by Gran Pajaten.
Sister Cities
Juanjuí has friendly connections with other cities around the world. These are called "sister cities" or "twin towns." They often share cultural or historical ties.
Chiclayo, Peru
Chiba Prefecture, Japan- Tingo Maria, Peru
Utrecht, Netherlands
Hafnarfjörður, Iceland
Cordoba, Argentina
See also
In Spanish: Juanjuí para niños
