Chota, Peru

Chota is a town in Northern Peru, capital of the province Chota in the region Cajamarca. The city is the seat of the Territorial Prelature of Chota.

Chota
Town
Cathedral of Chota
Chota
Coordinates: 6°33′41″S 78°38′55″W
Country Peru
RegionCajamarca
ProvinceChota
DistrictChota
Government
  MayorWerner Cabrera Campos
Area
  Total392.47 km2 (151.53 sq mi)
Elevation
2,388 m (7,835 ft)
Population
 (2017)
  Total47,279
  Density120/km2 (310/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
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