Lagunas District, Alto Amazonas
District in Loreto, Peru
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Lagunas District is one of the six districts of the Alto Amazonas Province, in the Department of Loreto, in Peru. It is bordered by the districts of Alto Pastaza, Pastaza, Jeberos, Santa Cruz, Urarinas and Parinari.
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Main Street in Lagunas City in the Lagunas District of the Alto Amazonas Province, in the Department of Loreto, in Peru. This photo was taken in 1971 while working as a Geophysical Observer in oil exploration for Petty Geophysical. | |
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| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Loreto |
| Province | Alto Amazonas |
| Founded | January 2, 1857 |
| Capital | Lagunas |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rider Padilla Sinarahua |
| Area | |
• Total | 6,086.29 km2 (2,349.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 12,827 |
| • Density | 2.1075/km2 (5.4585/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 160206 |
The capital, Lagunas, sits on the Huallaga River. The nearest road access is in Yurimaguas, situated 90 km (56 miles) to the south. To reach Yurimaguas by boat takes at least five hours.
History
The settlement of Santiago de Lagunas was established in 1670 by a priest, Juan Lorenzo Lucero.
Human Geography
Lagunas District is home to members of the Kokama and Chayahuita indigenous groups.
Tourism
Lagunas is located 12 km (7.5 miles) from Ranger Station 8 (PV8) of the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. It is therefore a starting point to explore the north-western section of the Reserve.[1]
Gallery
Photo of the Amazon jungle in the Lagunas District of the Alto Amazonas Province, in the Department of Loreto, in Peru. This photo was taken in 1971 while working as a Geophysical Observer in oil exploration for Petty Geophysical.
Photo of the Amazon jungle in the Lagunas District of the Alto Amazonas Province, in the Department of Loreto, in Peru. This photo was taken in 1971 while working as a Geophysical Observer in oil exploration for Petty Geophysical.
Photo of the Amazon jungle in the Lagunas District of the Alto Amazonas Province, in the Department of Loreto, in Peru. This photo was taken in 1971 while working as a Geophysical Observer in oil exploration for Petty Geophysical.
Photo of the Amazon jungle in the Lagunas District of the Alto Amazonas Province, in the Department of Loreto, in Peru. This photo was taken in 1971 while working as a Geophysical Observer in oil exploration for Petty Geophysical.
Photo of the Amazon jungle in the Lagunas District of the Alto Amazonas Province, in the Department of Loreto, in Peru. This photo was taken in 1971 while working as a Geophysical Observer in oil exploration for Petty Geophysical.
Photo of the Amazon jungle in the Lagunas District of the Alto Amazonas Province, in the Department of Loreto, in Peru. This photo was taken in 1971 while working as a Geophysical Observer in oil exploration for Petty Geophysical.
Photo of the Amazon jungle in the Lagunas District of the Alto Amazonas Province, in the Department of Loreto, in Peru. This photo was taken in 1971 while working as a Geophysical Observer in oil exploration for Petty Geophysical.
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