Cabo Pantoja facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cabo Pantoja
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Populated center
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Martín Vizcarra visiting the town
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 Cabo Pantoja
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
| Department | Loreto |
| Province | Maynas |
| District | Torres Causana |
| Founded | June 2, 1920 |
| Population
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| • Total | 564 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
Cabo Pantoja is a small town in the Loreto Department of Peru. It is located in the Torres Causana District. The town was once known by other names, like Rocafuerte and Pantoja.
History of Cabo Pantoja
This town is found where two rivers meet: the Napo and the Aguarico. Long ago, during a time when Ecuador and Peru disagreed about their borders, both countries had small military outposts here. Ecuador's outpost was called Rocafuerte, and Peru's was called Pantoja.
Battles and Renaming
The area saw some small fights over the years. The most important event was during the 1941 Ecuadorian–Peruvian War. A big battle, known as the Battle of Pantoja and Rocafuerte, took place here. Peru won this battle.
After the war, the town was renamed Cabo Pantoja. This was done to honor a Peruvian hero named Víctor Pantoja. He was a soldier, a Cabo (which means Corporal), who died in a smaller border fight in 1904. After the battle, the people from Ecuador who lived in Rocafuerte moved away. They started a new town called Nuevo Rocafuerte nearby.
Cabo Pantoja Today
Today, Cabo Pantoja is a peaceful town. It has important services for its residents. You can find a small health center here. There are also schools for children to learn. The town has modern services like water, phones, and other health facilities.
See also
In Spanish: Cabo Pantoja para niños
