Province in Piura, Peru
Paita |
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Country | Peru |
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Region | Piura |
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Founded | March 20, 1861 |
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Capital | Paita |
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• Mayor | Teodoro Edilberto Alvarado Alayo |
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• Total | 1,785.16 km2 (689.25 sq mi) |
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• Total | 129,892 |
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• Density | 73/km2 (190/sq mi) |
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UBIGEO | 2005 |
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Website | www.munipaita.gob.pe |
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The Paita Province is one of eight provinces of the Piura Region in northwestern Peru.
Location
The province is located along the pacific coast. Its capital city, Paita, is one of the main ports of Peru..
Boundaries
Political division
The Province is divided into seven districts, which are:
Capital
The capital of the province is the city of Paita.
See also
External links
5°05′34″S 81°06′07″W / 5.09278°S 81.10194°W / -5.09278; -81.10194