Celendín facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Celendín
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Town
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A view of the city church in the Plaza Mayor
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 Celendín
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
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| Region | Cajamarca | ||
| Province | Celendín | ||
| District | Celendín | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 409 km2 (158 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 2,645 m (8,678 ft) | ||
| Population
(2017)
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| • Total | 26,925 | ||
| • Density | 65.83/km2 (170.50/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) | ||
| Website | www.municelendin.gob.pe | ||
Celendín is a town located high in the Andes mountains of northern Peru. It is the capital of the Celendín Province in the Cajamarca Region. The town sits on the main road that connects the city of Cajamarca with the city of Chachapoyas.
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History of Celendín
The story of Celendín began a long time ago, during the Colonial era in Peru. This was when Spain ruled over many parts of South America. Spanish families were the first to settle and build the town.
Early Settlers
After the Spanish conquered the area, the King of Spain gave land to his people. Some of these people came to Celendín. Later, in the 1700s, more settlers arrived. These included people from Portugal and Jewish families who had converted to Christianity. They first rented a large farm called 'La Pura y Limpia Concepcion de Zelendin'. Eventually, they saved enough money, about 14,010 pesos, to buy the whole property.
Choosing Leaders
After buying the land, the people of Celendín decided to choose their own leaders. They held elections to pick their first officials. Don Raymundo da Pereyra, who was a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Portuguese Dragon Army, was chosen first. Captain Juan de Burga was elected next. Other lieutenants like Pereyra, Segarra, Texada, Fronton, and Dias y Araujo were chosen to be aldermen, which are like town council members.
New Arrivals
Towards the end of the 1700s and into the early 1800s, families from the Basque region of Spain also came to live in Celendín. Over time, a few Chinese families and people from other parts of Peru also moved to the town, making it a diverse place.
Things to See in Celendín
Celendín has several interesting places to visit and things to experience.
Church of the Holy Virgin of Carmen
The main square of Celendín is dominated by a beautiful church. This church, built in the 1800s, is called the Church of the Holy Virgin of Carmen. It has a striking blue color.
Saturday Market
Every Saturday, Celendín hosts a lively market. This market is famous for its unique straw hats. These hats are a special craft of the region. You can find many local goods and crafts here.
Christ the Redeemer Statue
Overlooking the town is a modern statue of Christ the Redeemer. It's a short walk from the town center. From the statue, you can enjoy amazing views of Celendín and the beautiful countryside around it.
See also
In Spanish: Celendín para niños
