# Cuñumbuqui District, Lamas Province, San Martin Department

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District · Lamas Province 

# Cuñumbuqui

Cuñumbuqui is a district of Peru in Lamas Province, San Martin Department. It covers **182.0 km²**. 33 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 10 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 182km²
- 10mapped services
- 317 mtypical elevation

## Where is Cuñumbuqui?

Cuñumbuqui lies in [Lamas Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/san-martin/lamas/), [San Martin Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/san-martin/), [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). It borders 7 other districts: [Buenos Aires](https://wherepedia.org/peru/san-martin/picota/buenos-aires/), [Cacatachi](https://wherepedia.org/peru/san-martin/san-martin/cacatachi/), [Juan Guerra](https://wherepedia.org/peru/san-martin/san-martin/juan-guerra/), [Morales](https://wherepedia.org/peru/san-martin/san-martin/morales/), [Rumisapa](https://wherepedia.org/peru/san-martin/lamas/rumisapa/), [Santa Rosa](https://wherepedia.org/peru/san-martin/el-dorado/santa-rosa/) and [Zapatero](https://wherepedia.org/peru/san-martin/lamas/zapatero/). By area it is the 1004th largest of 1,873 districts in Peru. It covers 3.8% of [Lamas Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/san-martin/lamas/). The centre of Cuñumbuqui is about 610 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. The centre point is at 6.5884° S, 76.4338° W.

Source: [Instituto Geográfico Nacional - IGN via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-per).

## Things to see in and around Cuñumbuqui

### Nearby, outside Cuñumbuqui

- Monumento al Soldado · memorial, Morales13 km
- Obelisco General San Martín · monument, Tarapoto14 km
- Monumento Cabo Alberto Leveau · memorial, Tarapoto14 km
- Ovalo Las 7 Esquinas · memorial, La Banda de Shilcayo14 km
- Fernando Belaunde y Esposa · memorial, Tarapoto15 km
- La Flor de La Molina · attraction, La Banda de Shilcayo15 km
- Selva Viva Park · zoo, Rumisapa15 km
- Museo de Ayahusca · museum, Tarapoto16 km
- Parque natural Chacruna · attraction, Tarapoto16 km
- Petroglyphs of Polish · attraction, La Banda de Shilcayo16 km
- Viewpoint Alto Shilcayo · viewpoint, La Banda de Shilcayo19 km
- Fundo San César · attraction, Lamas20 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Cuñumbuqui

- Time zoneUTC−5, no daylight saving · America/Lima
- CurrencySol (PEN)
- Country calling code+51
- LanguagesSpanish, Quechua, Aymara
- Plug typesType A, B, C · 220 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport (TPP) · Tarapoto11 km
- Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport (YMS) · Yurimaguas85 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:45) and shortest in Jun (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:13, sunset around 17:58).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Cuñumbuqui

Open gazetteers list **33 villages, towns and localities** in Cuñumbuqui. The largest with a recorded population: Las Flores de Mamonaquihua (625), Mamonaquihua (556) and San Fernando (179). Settlements here lie between about 229 m and 575 m above sea level (median 317 m).

- Alto Andino
- Alto Progreso
- Atun Muyuna
- Bélgica
- Chacarilla
- Codo
- Cuñumbuqe
- Cuñumbuqui
- Estero
- Huascasapa
- La Cumbre de La Alianza
- La Florida
- La Unión
- La Unión de Mamonaquihua
- Las Flores de Mamonaquihua
- Mamonaquihua
- Marinera
- Ojo de Agua
- Porvenir
- Progreso
- Rayos del Sol
- Reforma
- San Carlos
- San Fernando
- San Francisco
- San Francisco del Río Mayo
- San Juan
- San Lorenzo
- Santa Rosa
- Shitariyacu
- Tormenta
- Versalles
- Vista Alegre

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Cuñumbuqui

Named natural and historic features inside Cuñumbuqui, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

5 rivers and streams.

- Quebrada Aguanorarca
- Quebrada Chacrillararca
- Quebrada Chimaichera
- Quebrada Risagonavi
- Quebrada Shitariyacu

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Cerro Huasca · 863 m

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Cuñumbuqui and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Lamas Province, the warmest month is Sep (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Jun (24 °C). About 1,116 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Apr (132 mm) and the driest Aug (39 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to February and May to October**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 105 

Feb 25 105 

Mar 25 129 

Apr 24 132 

May 24 94 

Jun 24 72 

Jul 25 54 

Aug 26 39 

Sep 26 70 

Oct 26 95 

Nov 26 120 

Dec 25 100 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Cuñumbuqui

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Hospital de la Solidaridad Tarapoto · Tarapoto 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.49769&mlon=-76.36945#map=17/-6.49769/-76.36945) 

Bank Cooperativa del Oriente · Tarapoto 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.50146&mlon=-76.36566#map=17/-6.50146/-76.36566) 

ATM Negocios Gatica · Tarapoto 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.49451&mlon=-76.36441#map=17/-6.49451/-76.36441) 

Petrol pump Petroperu · Tarapoto 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.50710&mlon=-76.36747#map=17/-6.50710/-76.36747) 

Hotel Fatima Inn Hotel · Morales 8.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.51727&mlon=-76.45386#map=17/-6.51727/-76.45386) 

Mall Rectificaciones Mego · Tarapoto 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.50477&mlon=-76.36844#map=17/-6.50477/-76.36844) 

School Institución Educativa No. 338 · Cuñumbuqui 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.60250&mlon=-76.45400#map=17/-6.60250/-76.45400) 

College Instituto Superior Tecnologico Santo Cristo · Tarapoto 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.49113&mlon=-76.37658#map=17/-6.49113/-76.37658) 

Police station Comisaría de Morales · Morales 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-6.47931&mlon=-76.38300#map=17/-6.47931/-76.38300) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Cuñumbuqui

Places mapped inside Cuñumbuqui in open map data, by type.

- Schools10

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other districts in Lamas Province

- Alonso de Alvarado
- Barranquita
- Caynarachi
- Lamas
- Pinto Recodo
- Rumisapa
- San Roque de Cumbaza
- Shanao
- Tabalosos
- Zapatero

## Quick answers

- Where is Cuñumbuqui?In Lamas Province, San Martin Department, Peru
- What borders Cuñumbuqui?Buenos Aires, Cacatachi, Juan Guerra, Morales, Rumisapa, Santa Rosa and Zapatero
- What is there to see in Cuñumbuqui?Monumento al Soldado, Obelisco General San Martín, Monumento Cabo Alberto Leveau, Ovalo Las 7 Esquinas
- What time zone is Cuñumbuqui in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Cuñumbuqui?Sol (PEN)
- What language is spoken in Cuñumbuqui?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Cuñumbuqui?33 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Cuñumbuqui?Settlements lie between 229 m and 575 m
- What is the highest point in Cuñumbuqui?Cerro Huasca (863 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Cuñumbuqui?December to February and May to October
- Where is the nearest hospital to Cuñumbuqui?Hospital de la Solidaridad Tarapoto, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Cuñumbuqui?Cooperativa del Oriente, about 12 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Cuñumbuqui?Negocios Gatica, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Cuñumbuqui?Petroperu, about 12 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Cuñumbuqui?PE220505 (OCHA common operational dataset)