Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve
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| Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve | |
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IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
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  Location within Peru | |
 Interactive map of Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve | |
| Location |  PeruLoreto |
| Nearest city | Iquitos |
| Coordinates | 3°55′41″S 73°33′22″W / 3.928°S 73.556°W |
| Area | 58,069.9 ha (580.699 km2) |
| Established | January 16, 2004 |
| Governing body | |
| Website | Reserva Nacional Allpahuayo-Mishana (in Spanish) |
Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve (Spanish: Reserva Nacional Allpahuayo-Mishana) is a protected area in Peru located southwest of Iquitos in the region of Loreto.[1] It was established in 2004 to protect the diverse forest types in the area, especially the rainforests on white sandy soil and watercourses which provide drinking water to the city of Iquitos.[1]
Climate
Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve spans an area of 58,069.9 hectares (224.209 mi2) and is located in the province of Maynas, region of Loreto, 23 km southwest of the city of Iquitos.[1][2] The area presents a varied topography going from seasonally flooded terrain to well-drained hills.[2] Soils are also diverse, ranging from clay to almost pure quartz sand.[2]
The Nanay river contributes to the flooding dynamic in the area, with a peak level in May, and a lowest level in September with ca. 6 meters of difference.[1]
Tropical, with an average temperature of 26 °C and an annual precipitation between 2500 and 3000 mm.[1]
