Sechura
La Niña lake, Sechura Province
La Niña lake, Sechura Province
Flag of Sechura
Coat of arms of Sechura
Location of Sechura in the Piura Region
Location of Sechura in the Piura Region
CountryPeru
RegionPiura
FoundedDecember 23, 1993
CapitalSechura
Government
  MayorJusto Eche Morales
(2019-2022)
Area
  Total6,369.93 km2 (2,459.44 sq mi)
Population
  Total79,177
  Density12/km2 (32/sq mi)
UBIGEO2008
Websitewww.munisechura.gob.pe

The Sechura Province is the largest of eight provinces of the Piura Region in Peru.

Location

The province is located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in the extreme north of Peru, just below the upper most Tumbes Region which is on the border with Ecuador.

Boundaries

Political division

The province has an area of 6,369.93 square kilometers (2,459.44 sq mi) and is divided into six districts.

Population

The province has an approximate population of 47,000 inhabitants.

Capital

The Capital of this province is the city of Sechura.

See also

5°33′36″S 80°49′12″W / 5.56000°S 80.82000°W / -5.56000; -80.82000

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