Shapaja District
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Shapaja | |
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 Interactive map of Shapaja | |
| Country |  Peru |
| Region | San Martín |
| Province | San Martín |
| Founded | August 14, 1920 |
| Capital | Shapaja |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Luis Alberto Delgado Babilonia |
| Area | |
• Total | 270.44 km2 (104.42 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 207 m (679 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,799 |
| • Density | 6.652/km2 (17.23/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 220914 |
Shapaja District is one of fourteen districts of the province San Martín in Peru.[1] The name comes from Shapaja palm tree that is local to the region. The district is known for its beaches and fisheries which employ many of the locals.[2]
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