Chepén Province

Chepén Province 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 Pacasmayo Province, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. The capital of the Chepén province is the city of Chepén.

Chepén
Flag
Coat of arms
Location of Chepén in La Libertad Region
CountryPeru
RegionLa Libertad
Founded8 September 1984
CapitalChepén
Government
  MayorJose David Lias Ventura
Area
  Total1,142.43 km2 (441.09 sq mi)
Elevation
130 m (430 ft)
Population
  Total78,418
  Density69/km2 (180/sq mi)
UBIGEO1304
Websitewww.municipalidadchepen.gob.pe

Political division

Map of the Chepén province showing its districts

The province measures 1,142.43 square kilometres (441.09 sq mi) and is divided into three districts.

Districts

The province is divided into three districts, which are:

Nº. District Population
Cens. 2007
Capital Mayor
Chepén --- Chepén ---
Pacanga --- Pacanga ---
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
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See also

References

  1. 2005 census

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