Huaura Islands facts for kids
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Islas de Huaura (Spanish)
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 Huaura Islands
Location in Peru
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| Geography | |
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 11°24′0″S 77°45′32″W / 11.40000°S 77.75889°W |
| Major islands | Mazorca, Huampanú, Pelado |
| Administration | |
| Region | Lima |
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The Huaura Islands are an archipelago in Peru, comprising uninhabited islands and islets located in the Pacific Ocean.
Mazorca Island is the largest island of the group, reaching a maximum elevation of 78 m. There is also a lighthouse on the island.
Birds found on the islands include the guanay cormorant, the Peruvian booby and the Humboldt penguin.
Islands
| N.º | Name of island | Area (hectares) | Coordinates |
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| 1 | Isla Mazorca | 11,63 | |
| 2 | Isla Brava | 4,20 | |
| 3 | Isla Huampanú | 2,25 | |
| 4 | Isla Pelado | 1,95 | |
| 5 | Islote Chuquitanta o Caquitina | 0,75 | |
| 6 | Islote Chiquitina | 0,18 | |
| 7 | Islote Tambillo | 0,13 |
See also
In Spanish: Islas Grupo de Huaura para niños
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