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Province in La Libertad, Peru
Chepén
Province
Flag of ChepénFlagCoat of arms of ChepénCoat of arms
Location of Chepén in La Libertad RegionLocation of Chepén in La Libertad Region
CountryPeru
RegionLa Libertad
Founded8 September 1984
CapitalChepén
Government
 • MayorJose David Lias Ventura
Area
 • Total1,142.43 km (441.09 sq mi)
Elevation130 m (430 ft)
Population
 • Total78,418
 • Density69/km (180/sq mi)
UBIGEO1304
Websitewww.municipalidadchepen.gob.pe

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.

Political division

Map of the province of Chepén showing its districts

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 by the Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática.

Some localities

See also

References

  1. 2005 census

External links

7°13′36″S 79°25′45″W / 7.22667°S 79.42917°W / -7.22667; -79.42917

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