Tierra Blanca, Ucayali facts for kids
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Tierra Blanca
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 Tierra Blanca, Ucayali
Location in Peru
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| Country | Peru |
| Region | Loreto |
| Province | Ucayali |
| Elevation | 128 m (420 ft) |
| Population
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1,503 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| Climate | Af |
Tierra Blanca is a small town, also called a municipality, in Peru. It is located in the Sarayacu District. This district is part of the Ucayali Province, which is in the Loreto Region of Peru. Think of it like a town within a county, within a state! The postcode, or ZIP code, for Tierra Blanca is 16440.
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About Tierra Blanca
Where is Tierra Blanca?
Tierra Blanca is found in the Loreto Region of Peru. It sits at an elevation of 128 meters (about 420 feet) above sea level. The climate here is a tropical rainforest climate. This means it is warm and rainy most of the time.
People of Tierra Blanca
In 2007, about 1,503 people lived in Tierra Blanca. By 2017, the population grew slightly to 1,602 people. Out of these, 830 were men and 772 were women. They lived in about 356 houses or apartments.
In 2014, the mayor of Tierra Blanca was Jorge Díaz Ruíz. A mayor is like the leader of the town. They help make decisions for the community.
The Mennonite Community
Around 2017 and 2018, a group of about 300 people moved to Tierra Blanca. These people were Mennonites from Belize. They came from 45 families.
Mennonites are a Christian group known for their simple way of life. This group of Mennonites is very traditional. They speak a special language called Plautdietsch, which is a type of Low German. They have a background that mixes Dutch and German heritage. These specific Mennonites belong to a group called the Old Colony Mennonites. They are part of the larger group known as Russian Mennonites.
See also
In Spanish: Tierra Blanca (Ucayali) para niños
