Locumba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Locumba
|
|
|---|---|
|
Town
|
|
 Locumba
Location in Peru
|
|
| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Tacna |
| Province | Jorge Basadre |
| District | Locumba |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
Locumba is a town located in the southern part of Peru. It is found within the Tacna Region and serves as the capital of the Jorge Basadre Province. This town has played an important role in Peru's history.
Contents
History of Locumba
Locumba has a significant past, especially during times of conflict and political change in Peru.
Battle of Locumba
In 1880, Locumba was the site of a battle during the War of the Pacific. This war was fought between Chile and a combined force of Peru and Bolivia. The battle in Locumba was one of many important events during this conflict.
Provisional Capital of Tacna
From 1890 to 1929, Locumba became the temporary capital of the Tacna Department. This happened because the main city of Tacna was under the control of Chile at that time. Locumba served as an important center for the region during this period until Tacna was returned to Peru.
Climate in Locumba
Locumba experiences a specific type of weather pattern. Understanding the climate helps us learn about the town's environment.
| Climate data for Locumba, elevation 560 m (1,840 ft), (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 30.5 (86.9) |
30.9 (87.6) |
30.4 (86.7) |
28.4 (83.1) |
26.1 (79.0) |
23.5 (74.3) |
23.0 (73.4) |
24.0 (75.2) |
25.6 (78.1) |
27.2 (81.0) |
28.3 (82.9) |
29.6 (85.3) |
27.3 (81.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 16.7 (62.1) |
16.7 (62.1) |
15.6 (60.1) |
13.0 (55.4) |
10.3 (50.5) |
8.6 (47.5) |
8.3 (46.9) |
9.0 (48.2) |
9.8 (49.6) |
11.3 (52.3) |
12.7 (54.9) |
14.9 (58.8) |
12.2 (54.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 0.6 (0.02) |
0.4 (0.02) |
0.2 (0.01) |
0.2 (0.01) |
0.1 (0.00) |
0.1 (0.00) |
0.2 (0.01) |
0.2 (0.01) |
0.2 (0.01) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.00) |
2.3 (0.09) |
| Source: National Meteorology and Hydrology Service of Peru | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Locumba para niños
