Chiclayo metropolitan area facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chiclayo Metropolitan Area
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| Country | Peru |
| Region | Lambayeque |
| Province | Chiclayo & Lambayeque |
| Largest city | Chiclayo |
| Population
(2007 Census)
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| • Total | 697.871(year 2,007) 810.783(year 2,015) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
The Chiclayo Metropolitan Area is like a big family of cities and towns in Peru. It includes the main city, Chiclayo, and several nearby districts that all work together. Think of it as a large urban area where many people live and work. In 2015, it was the fourth largest metropolitan area in Peru based on its population.
How Many People Live Here?
The Chiclayo Metropolitan Area is home to many people. In 2017, studies showed that about 697,871 people lived across its different districts. These districts are like smaller towns or neighborhoods that make up the larger metropolitan area.
Here is a table showing the population of each district in 2017:
| Metropolitan Districts | Area km² |
Elevation media msl* |
Distance to Chiclayo (km) |
Population Census 2017 |
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| Chiclayo | 5.182,68 | 30 | 0 | 270.496 |
| Eten | 125,89 | 5 | 22 | 11.993 |
| Lambayeque | 190,5 | 20 | 10 | 71.425 |
| La Victoria | 2.646,42 | 25 | 3 | 90.912 |
| Leonardo Ortiz | 5.730,58 | 50 | 4 | 156.498 |
| Monsefú | 14,82 | 11 | 18 | 32.225 |
| Pimentel | 486,19 | 4 | 20 | 44.602 |
| Pomalca | 287,39 | 55 | 6 | 25.267 |
| Puerto Eten | 154,56 | 3 | 25 | 2.342 |
| Reque | 268,04 | 22 | 10 | 15.744 |
| Santa Rosa | 778,21 | 4 | 20 | 12.350 |
| San José | 315,52 | 4 | 20 | 15.846 |
| Total | - | – | – | 738.585 |
How the Population Has Grown
The number of people living in the Chiclayo Metropolitan Area has changed over the years. This chart shows how the population has grown from 1981 to 2017. You can see how many people lived there in different census years.
| Graphics of the evolution of the population of Chiclayo metropolitan area between 1981 y 2014 |
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| Fuentes: Population 1981, 1993, 2007, 2017 |
See also
In Spanish: Chiclayo Metropolitano para niños
- Chiclayo Province
- List of metropolitan areas of Peru
- Peru
