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Trujillo
Province
Flag of Trujillo
Flag
 Coat of arms of Trujillo
Coat of arms
Location of Trujillo in La Libertad Region
Location of Trujillo in La Libertad Region
Country Peru
Region La Libertad
Capital Trujillo
Area
 • Total 1,768.65 km2 (682.88 sq mi)
Elevation
34 m (112 ft)
Population
 • Total 970,016
 • Density 548.4499/km2 (1,420.479/sq mi)
UBIGEO 1301

Trujillo Province is one of the twelve provinces in the La Libertad Region of Peru. It's a really important area in the country.

Where is Trujillo Province?

Trujillo Province is located in a great spot!

  • To the north, it shares a border with the Ascope Province.
  • To the east, you'll find the Otuzco Province.
  • To the south, it borders the Virú Province.
  • And to the west, it meets the vast Pacific Ocean.

Districts of Trujillo Province

This province covers an area of about 1,768 square kilometers. It is divided into eleven smaller areas called districts. Nine of these districts are part of the larger Trujillo city area.

Here are the districts that make up Trujillo Province:

  • Trujillo
  • El Porvenir
  • Florencia de Mora
  • Huanchaco
  • La Esperanza
  • Laredo
  • Moche
  • Poroto
  • Salaverry
  • Simbal
  • Víctor Larco Herrera

Capital City

The main city and capital of Trujillo Province is Trujillo. It's a very important city, being the third largest in all of Peru!

Population of the Districts

Trujillo Province is home to many people. In 2014, it had an estimated population of over 940,000 residents. The population is spread out among its different districts.

Here's a quick look at some of the districts and their populations (estimated for 2014):

  • Trujillo District: This is the most populated district, with over 317,000 people. It's also the heart of the province.
  • La Esperanza District: Home to about 179,000 people.
  • El Porvenir District: Has a population of around 180,000 people.
  • Huanchaco District: Known for its beaches, it has about 64,000 residents.
  • Víctor Larco Herrera: This district has around 63,000 people.

These numbers show how many people live in each part of the province. Some districts are very crowded, while others have more open space.

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