San José de Sisa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San José de Sisa
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Town
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La hermosa flor (The beautiful flower)
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 San José de Sisa
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
| Region | San Martín |
| Province | El Dorado |
| District | San José de Sisa |
| Founded | 25 November 1876 |
| Elevation | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,639 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
San José de Sisa is a town located in the northern part of Peru. It is the main town, or capital, of the El Dorado province, which is part of the San Martín region.
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About San José de Sisa
San José de Sisa is known by a special nickname: La hermosa flor. This means "The beautiful flower" in Spanish. It's a lovely way to describe this town in Peru!
Where is it?
San José de Sisa is in South America, in the country of Peru. It's specifically located in the San Martín Region, which is a large area in the northern part of Peru. Within this region, it's the capital of the El Dorado Province.
Quick Facts
- As of 2017, about 14,639 people live in San José de Sisa.
- The town is located at an elevation of 600 meters (about 1,968 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up!
- The time zone for San José de Sisa is PET (Peru Time), which is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5).
Who is in Charge?
Like many towns, San José de Sisa has a leader who helps manage things. This leader is called the Mayor. The current Mayor of San José de Sisa is Edwin Garcia Perez. The Mayor works to make decisions and lead the town's government.
When was it Founded?
San José de Sisa has a long history. It was officially founded on November 25, 1876. That means it has been an established town for over 140 years!
See also
In Spanish: San José de Sisa para niños
