Paita Province
Paita | |
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 Location of Paita in the Piura Region | |
| Country | Peru |
| Region | Piura |
| Founded | March 20, 1861 |
| Capital | Paita |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Teodoro Edilberto Alvarado Alayo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,785.16 km2 (689.25 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 129,892 |
| • Density | 73/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| UBIGEO | 2005 |
| Website | www.munipaita.gob.pe |
The Paita Province is one of eight provinces of the Piura Region in northwestern Peru.
Location
The province is located along the pacific coast. Its capital city, Paita, is one of the main ports of Peru..
Boundaries
- North Talara Province, Sullana Province
- East Sullana Province
- South Piura Province
- West Sea of Grau.
Political division
The Province is divided into seven districts, which are:
Capital
The capital of the province is the city of Paita.
See also
External links
- (in Spanish) Official website of the Paita Province (archived 27 February 2007)
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5°05′34″S 81°06′07″W / 5.09278°S 81.10194°W / -5.09278; -81.10194