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Province in Piura, Peru
Sechura
Province
La Niña lake, Sechura ProvinceLa Niña lake, Sechura Province
Flag of SechuraFlagCoat of arms of SechuraCoat of arms
Location of Sechura in the Piura RegionLocation of Sechura in the Piura Region
CountryPeru
RegionPiura
FoundedDecember 23, 1993
CapitalSechura
Government
 • MayorJusto Eche Morales
(2019-2022)
Area
 • Total6,369.93 km (2,459.44 sq mi)
Population
 • Total79,177
 • Density12/km (32/sq mi)
UBIGEO2008
Websitewww.munisechura.gob.pe

The Sechura Province is the largest of eight provinces of the Piura Region in Peru.

Location

The province is located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in the extreme north of Peru, just below the upper most Tumbes Region which is on the border with Ecuador.

Boundaries

Political division

The province has an area of 6,369.93 square kilometers (2,459.44 sq mi) and is divided into six districts.

Population

The province has an approximate population of 47,000 inhabitants.

Capital

The Capital of this province is the city of Sechura.

See also

External links

5°33′36″S 80°49′12″W / 5.56000°S 80.82000°W / -5.56000; -80.82000

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