Pacanga facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pacanga
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Town
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 Pacanga
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
| Region | La Libertad |
| Province | Chepén |
| District | Pacanga |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
Pacanga is a town located in northern Peru. It is the main town of the Pacanga District, which is part of the Chepén Province in the La Libertad area.
This town is about 143 kilometers (89 miles) north of Trujillo city. Pacanga is mostly an agricultural center, meaning farming is very important there. It is located in the Jequetepeque Valley, a fertile area known for its crops.
Climate in Pacanga
Pacanga has a specific climate, which is important for its farming activities. The weather patterns here are measured over many years to understand the typical conditions.
| Climate data for Pacanga (Cherrepe), elevation 51 m (167 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) | 30.4 (86.7) |
31.4 (88.5) |
31.4 (88.5) |
30.3 (86.5) |
28.2 (82.8) |
26.0 (78.8) |
25.2 (77.4) |
24.8 (76.6) |
25.2 (77.4) |
25.9 (78.6) |
26.6 (79.9) |
28.5 (83.3) |
27.8 (82.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 19.9 (67.8) |
21.1 (70.0) |
20.7 (69.3) |
19.0 (66.2) |
17.6 (63.7) |
15.9 (60.6) |
14.7 (58.5) |
14.1 (57.4) |
14.8 (58.6) |
15.5 (59.9) |
16.1 (61.0) |
17.9 (64.2) |
17.3 (63.1) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 12.7 (0.50) |
19.6 (0.77) |
18.8 (0.74) |
5.0 (0.20) |
1.6 (0.06) |
0.4 (0.02) |
0.4 (0.02) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.6 (0.02) |
1.4 (0.06) |
1.1 (0.04) |
2.3 (0.09) |
63.9 (2.52) |
| Source: National Meteorology and Hydrology Service of Peru | |||||||||||||
The table above shows the average temperatures and rainfall for Pacanga. You can see how hot it gets in different months and how much rain falls. This information helps farmers plan their crops.
Nearby Towns and Cities
Pacanga is surrounded by other interesting towns and cities in the region. These places are important for trade and travel.
See also
In Spanish: Pacanga para niños
