Chepén facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chepén
Main square of Chepén
Flag Seal
Chepén Location in Peru
Country	Peru
Region	La Libertad
Province	Chepén
Elevation	131 m (430 ft)
Population
• Estimate  (2015)	45,897
Time zone	UTC-5 (PET)
Website	Official Website: http://www.munichepen.gob.pe/

Chepén is a city in Peru. It is located in the La Libertad Region and is the capital of the Chepén Province.

Chepén is known for growing a lot of rice. This happens in the fertile valleys of Chepén and Jequetepeque. The city is also a busy trading hub. It trades with nearby towns like Guadalupe, Pacasmayo, and San Pedro de Lloc. Chepén also has factories that make things like industrial dyes and food products.

Things to See and Do

Chepén has some interesting places to visit. One popular spot is Chérrepe, a beautiful beach nearby. It's a great place to relax and enjoy the coast.

Partial view of Chepén

Famous People from Chepén

Many talented people have come from Chepén. Here are a few:

• Eduardo González Viaña is a well-known writer. He has written many stories and books.
• Ercila Rabínes de Terrones was a very important person in education. She founded the Ercila Rabínes de Terrones 180 school.
• Marcelina Astonitas Guanilo is a famous fashion designer. She designed clothes for many Miss Peru contestants. She even dressed Gladys Rosa Zender, who became the first Miss Universe from Peru in 1957.
• Julia Wong Kcomt is a writer. She also started the Poetry Festival of Chepén, which celebrates poetry in the city.

See also

In Spanish: Chepén para niños