Lamas, Peru facts for kids
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Lamas
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Capital folclórica de la Amazonía Peruana (Folkloric capital of the Peruvian Amazon)
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 Lamas, Peru
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
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| Region | San Martín | ||
| Province | Lamas | ||
| District | Lamas | ||
| Elevation | 809 m (2,654 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 16,871 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) | ||
Lamas is the capital city of the Lamas Province in northern Peru. It is located in the San Martín Region. In 2007, about 16,871 people lived there. Lamas is known as the original home of the Kichwa-Lamista people. In 2005, a big earthquake affected Lamas, causing damage and leaving many people without homes.
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History of Lamas
Lamas has a rich history and was settled by different groups. The city was conquered twice.
First Conquest: The Pocras and Chancas
The first group to settle Lamas were the Pocras and a group of Chancas. These groups were defeated in a battle called Yahuarpampa by the Inca army led by Pachacútec in 1438. After their defeat, they left their original lands, like Ayacucho, and moved into the forest.
They found a good place to live on a hill where Lamas is today. This area was already home to some local groups. Ankoallo, a leader of the Pocras, is believed to be the person who founded the town of Lamas.
Climate in Lamas
Lamas has a tropical climate. This means it is generally warm and humid throughout the year. The city is located at an elevation of about 809 meters (2,654 feet) above sea level.
| Climate data for Lamas, elevation 840 m (2,760 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) | 28.8 (83.8) |
28.4 (83.1) |
28.2 (82.8) |
28.0 (82.4) |
27.8 (82.0) |
27.5 (81.5) |
27.7 (81.9) |
28.9 (84.0) |
29.3 (84.7) |
29.2 (84.6) |
29.2 (84.6) |
28.8 (83.8) |
28.5 (83.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20.8 (69.4) |
20.6 (69.1) |
20.5 (68.9) |
20.4 (68.7) |
20.2 (68.4) |
19.7 (67.5) |
19.3 (66.7) |
19.7 (67.5) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.4 (68.7) |
20.8 (69.4) |
20.8 (69.4) |
20.3 (68.5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 109.4 (4.31) |
132.9 (5.23) |
152.6 (6.01) |
142.6 (5.61) |
119.6 (4.71) |
78.5 (3.09) |
81.3 (3.20) |
56.6 (2.23) |
100.5 (3.96) |
126.2 (4.97) |
118.7 (4.67) |
107.6 (4.24) |
1,326.5 (52.23) |
| Source: National Meteorology and Hydrology Service of Peru | |||||||||||||
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See also
- In Spanish: Lamas (Perú) para niños
