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

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
 • Total
6,369.93 km2 (2,459.44 sq mi)
Population
 • Total
79,177
 • Density12/km2 (32/sq mi)
UBIGEO2008
Websitewww.munisechura.gob.pe

Location

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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

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Political division

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

Population

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

Capital

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The Capital of this province is the city of Sechura.

See also

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