Department of Cajamarca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Department of Cajamarca
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| Anthem: Anthem of Cajamarca Region | |||
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Location of the Cajamarca Region in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
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| Subdivisions | 13 provinces and 127 districts | ||
| Largest city | Cajamarca | ||
| Capital | Cajamarca | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 33,317.54 km2 (12,863.97 sq mi) | ||
| Highest elevation | 4,496 m (14,751 ft) | ||
| Lowest elevation | 420 m (1,380 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,341,012 | ||
| • Density | 40.249430/km2 (104.24555/sq mi) | ||
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| Dialing code | 076 | ||
| ISO 3166 code | PE-CAJ | ||
| Website | www.regioncajamarca.gob.pe | ||
The Cajamarca Region (pronounced ka-ha-MAR-ka) is a special area in Peru. It's like a state or a department. Its capital city is also called Cajamarca. This region is in the northern part of Peru, right next to Ecuador.
The city of Cajamarca is high up in the Andes Mountain Range. It sits about 2,700 meters (or 8,858 feet) above sea level. The Andes are the longest mountain range in the world! A part of the Cajamarca Region even touches the Amazon Rainforest, which is the biggest rainforest on Earth.
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History of Cajamarca
Ancient Times and Early Cultures
The Cajamarca Region has a very long history. Some of the oldest known irrigation canals in the Americas are found here. These canals helped ancient people water their crops. They are located in the Nanchoc District. Scientists believe these canals might be as old as 4700 BCE.
From the 6th to the 10th century, a group called the Wari culture lived in the highlands of Cajamarca. They were powerful and built an important center called Wiraquchapampa.
The Inca Empire Arrives
In the 15th century, the mighty Incas took over this land. They made Cajamarca an important part of their growing empire. Around 1465, the Incas set up a new area here. It helped them connect to other lands they wanted to conquer.
Spanish Arrival and Conquest
Cajamarca was already one of the oldest cities in South America when the Spanish arrived. This happened during their conquest of Peru. The Spanish took control of the region, changing its history forever.
Political Divisions
The Cajamarca Region is divided into 13 smaller areas called provinces. Each province has its own main city, which is called its capital.
Here are the provinces and their capital cities:
- Cajabamba (Cajabamba)
- Cajamarca (Cajamarca)
- Celendín (Celendín)
- Chota (Chota)
- Contumazá (Contumazá)
- Cutervo (Cutervo)
- Hualgayoc (Bambamarca)
- Jaén (Jaén)
- San Ignacio (San Ignacio)
- San Marcos (San Marcos)
- San Miguel (San Miguel de Pallaques)
- San Pablo (San Pablo)
- Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz de Succhubamba)
Places to Visit
- Chancaybaños Reserved Zone is a special natural area.
Famous People from Cajamarca
- Maxima Acuña: She won an important environmental award in 2016.
- Yma Sumac: A famous singer from the 1950s.
- Pedro Castillo: He was the President of Peru from 2021 to 2022.
See also
In Spanish: Departamento de Cajamarca para niños
