La Merced
Peru
A modest commercial hub on the western bank of the Chanchamayo River in Peru's Junín Region, La Merced sits at the edge of the central jungle, with waterfalls, rivers, and wildlife-rich forest in the surrounding area. Founded in 1869 by Colonel José Manuel Pereira, the city serves as the provincial capital and an agricultural trading centre, with a central core of cafés and restaurants. The region was historically home to Asháninka, Piro, and Amuesha peoples.
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.8 km3.6 mi
Nearest airports
Climate · monthly averages
J
19°66°
545mm21.5in
F
19°66°
525mm20.6in
M
19°66°
420mm16.5in
A
19°66°
230mm9.1in
M
18°65°
175mm6.9in
J
18°64°
110mm4.3in
J
17°63°
90mm3.6in
A
18°64°
95mm3.8in
S
19°66°
130mm5.2in
O
19°66°
225mm8.8in
N
19°66°
345mm13.6in
D
19°66°
505mm19.8in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗