Santa Elena, Virú facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa Elena
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 Santa Elena, Virú
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
| Region | La Libertad Region |
| Province | Virú |
| District | Virú |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| Website | Municipalidad de Viru |
Santa Elena is a small village located in Peru. It is found in the Virú District, which is part of the La Libertad Region. This village is about 45 kilometers (about 28 miles) south of a larger city called Trujillo.
Where is Santa Elena?
Santa Elena is located in the northern part of Peru. It is part of the Virú Province, which is a smaller area within the larger La Libertad Region. Think of it like a town (village) inside a county (district), which is inside a state (region).
Government and Leadership
Like many places, Santa Elena has a local government. The leader of the area around Santa Elena is called a Mayor. From 2011 to 2014, the Mayor was Roger Cruz Alarcón. Mayors help manage the local services and needs of the community.
Nearby Places to Explore
Santa Elena is close to several other interesting places in the region. These include:
See also
You can learn more about Santa Elena (Virú) in Spanish here: Santa Elena (Virú) para niños
