Tamshiyacu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tamshiyacu
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Town
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 Tamshiyacu
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Loreto |
| Provinces | Maynas |
| Elevation | 106 m (351 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 8,000 |
Tamshiyacu is a town in northeastern Peru. Its name comes from the Quichua language. Tamshi means "rope," and Yacu means "water." The town is part of the Fernando Lores District, close to the city of Iquitos.
Life in Tamshiyacu
Tamshiyacu is home to about 8,000 people. It sits right on the banks of the mighty Amazon River. The town is about 50 kilometers (31 miles) upstream from Iquitos. You can reach it by speedboat in about an hour.
Most people in Tamshiyacu work in fishing. They also grow crops like humari, pineapples, cassava (a root vegetable), and bananas.
The Peruvian Amazon is famous for its many special plants and trees. Some of these are used as traditional medicines. One important traditional medicine is called Ayahuasca. It is prepared by shamans, who are traditional healers in the jungle.
Many visitors come to Tamshiyacu today. They are interested in learning about traditional jungle medicine. Some believe that Ayahuasca can help with healing. People also visit to see the beautiful Amazon River. They enjoy the unique charm of the Peruvian jungle.
Some people in Tamshiyacu hope for more modern ways of life. They wish to have a lifestyle similar to those in other parts of the world.
Tamshiyacu's Climate
Tamshiyacu has a warm and wet climate all year round. This is typical for places in the Amazon rainforest. It gets a lot of rain, especially from January to May. The temperatures stay warm, usually between 21°C (70°F) and 32°C (90°F).
| Climate data for Tamshiyacu, elevation 94 m (308 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) | 31.6 (88.9) |
31.5 (88.7) |
31.3 (88.3) |
30.8 (87.4) |
30.5 (86.9) |
30.2 (86.4) |
30.4 (86.7) |
31.6 (88.9) |
32.2 (90.0) |
32.4 (90.3) |
32.3 (90.1) |
31.8 (89.2) |
31.4 (88.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 21.7 (71.1) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.6 (70.9) |
21.6 (70.9) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.1 (70.0) |
20.8 (69.4) |
20.9 (69.6) |
21.5 (70.7) |
22.0 (71.6) |
22.0 (71.6) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.5 (70.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 262.3 (10.33) |
270.7 (10.66) |
298.4 (11.75) |
287.4 (11.31) |
275.4 (10.84) |
189.2 (7.45) |
165.3 (6.51) |
154.0 (6.06) |
158.5 (6.24) |
222.3 (8.75) |
229.3 (9.03) |
275.9 (10.86) |
2,788.7 (109.79) |
| Source: National Meteorology and Hydrology Service of Peru | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Tamshiyacu para niños
