Huacho
Huacho (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈwatʃo]) is a city in Peru, capital of the Huaura Province and capital of the Lima Region. Also is the most populated city of the Lima Region and Norte Chico. It is located 223 feet (68 metres) above sea level and 148 km north of the city of Lima. The city is located on the Pan-American Highway and it is close to the Lachay National Reserve, so it has extensive vegetation and wildlife.
Huacho | |
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City | |
Clockwise from the top: North side of the Plaza de Armas, Avenida Grau, Balcón de Huaura, Iglecia de Chonta, Avenida San Martin, Avenida 28 de Julio, Casona de Luriama, Malecón Rocca, a well-known shopping center, Malecón Rocca at night and Casino Huacho. | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Nickname: La Capital de la Hospitalidad (The Capital of Hospitality) | |
Huacho Location in Peru | |
| Coordinates: 11.10667°S 77.605°W | |
| Country | Peru |
| Region | Lima |
| Province | Huaura |
| District | Huacho |
| Founded | 24 August 1571 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democracy |
| • Mayor | Crispulo Eddie Jara Salazar (2019-2022) |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Estimate (2015) | 92,027 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (PET) |
| Area code | 232 |
| Website | www |
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