Regions of Peru facts for kids

A Region is a name for one of 25 main areas that divide the land in Peru. Think of them like big states or provinces that help organize the country. Each region has its own capital city, which is like its main hub.

Map showing the different regions of Peru

Peru is divided into these regions to help manage its different areas, from the coast to the mountains and the Amazon rainforest. This system helps the government work with local communities and develop each part of the country.

What Are the Regions of Peru?

Peru has 25 regions, and each one is unique! Here's a list of them, along with their capital cities:

• Tumbes (Tumbes)
• Piura (Piura)
• Lambayeque (Chiclayo)
• La Libertad (Trujillo)
• Ancash (Huaraz)
• Lima (Huacho)
• Callao (Callao)
• Ica (Ica)
• Arequipa (Arequipa)
• Moquegua (Moquegua)
• Tacna (Tacna)
• Cajamarca (Cajamarca)
• Huánuco (Huánuco)
• Pasco (Cerro de Pasco)
• Junín (Huancayo)
• Huancavelica (Huancavelica)
• Ayacucho (Ayacucho)
• Apurímac (Abancay)
• Cusco (Cusco)
• Puno (Puno)
• Amazonas (Chachapoyas)
• San Martín (Moyobamba)
• Ucayali (Pucallpa)
• Madre de Dios (Puerto Maldonado)
• Loreto (Iquitos)
• Lima Province (Lima)

How Do Regions Work in Peru?

Each region in Peru has its own government, led by a regional governor. This governor and a regional council are elected by the people living in that region. Their job is to make decisions about things like education, health, roads, and how to use the land in their area. This helps make sure that the needs of people in different parts of Peru are met.

For example, a region in the Andes mountains might focus on building roads that can handle the tough terrain, while a coastal region might focus on managing fishing resources.

Why Are Regions Important?

Regions are important because they help manage a big country like Peru more effectively. They allow local people to have a say in how their area is developed and how resources are used. This system helps to make sure that decisions are made closer to the people they affect, which can lead to better outcomes for everyone.

See also

In Spanish: Departamentos del Perú para niños