Chepén province
Province in La Libertad, Peru
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Chepén is one of the twelve provinces that make up the La Libertad Region of Peru. It is bordered on the north by the Lambayeque Region, on the east by the Cajamarca Region, on the south by the province of Pacasmayo, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. The capital of the province is the city of Chepén.
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 Location of Chepén in La Libertad Region | |
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| Country | Peru |
| Region | La Libertad |
| Founded | 8 September 1984 |
| Capital | Chepén |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jose David Lias Ventura |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,142.43 km2 (441.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 130 m (430 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 78,418 |
| • Density | 68.641/km2 (177.78/sq mi) |
| UBIGEO | 1304 |
| Website | www |
Political division
The province measures 1,142.43 square kilometres (441.09 sq mi) and is divided into three districts.
| Nº. | District | Population Cens. 2007 |
Capital | Mayor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1° | Chepén | --- | Chepén | --- |
| 2° | Pacanga | --- | Pacanga | --- |
| 3° | Pueblo Nuevo | --- | Pueblo Nuevo | |
The population of the province is 71,954[1] by the Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática.
Some localities
- Pacanguilla
- Chérrepe
- San José de Moro
- Talambo