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Laredo, Peru
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Traffic circle in the highway at the entrance of the city
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 Laredo, Trujillo
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
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| Region | La Libertad | |
| Province | .svg){kind=small} Trujillo |
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| Founded | December 28, 1961 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor–council government | |
| Elevation | 89 m (292 ft) | |
| Population | ||
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(2017)
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35,921 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) | |
| Area code(s) | 044 | |
| Demonym | (Spanish: laredino/a) | |
| Website | Municipality of Laredo | |
Laredo is the city capital of Laredo District located 9 km from Trujillo, in La Libertad Region, Peru.
History
The population of Laredo grew and the authorities asked President Alan Garcia to enact Law No. 25253, which was passed on June 19, 1990, giving Laredo the policy rank of a city, and extending its boundaries.
Education
- Technological Institute of Laredo, It provides education in careers of accounting, nursing and computer science. It is located in Los Laureles avenue of Laredo city.
Economy
The city is located in a valley with high agricultura production of sugar cane. Near the city is located the agro industrial company Sol de Laredo, which produces sugar and its derivates.
Festivals
- Carnival of Conache
Tourism
- Lake Conache, located close to the town Conache.
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Lake Conache
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