Department of La Libertad
Demographics -- Principal cities
Table:
Nº.

City

Population
Cens. 2007

District

Province

Mayor

1°

Trujillo

682.834

Trujillo

Trujillo

Daniel Marcelo Jacinto

2°

Chepén

41,358

Chepén

Chepén

José David Lías Ventura

3°

San Pedro de Lloc

16.198

San Pedro de Lloc

Pacasmayo

Victor Raúl Cruzado Rivera

4°

Pacasmayo

26.125

Pacasmayo

Pacasmayo

César Rodolfo Milla Manay

5°

Guadalupe

36,580

Guadalupe

Pacasmayo

Benjamín Javier Banda Abanto [1]

6°

Santiago de Chuco

25.000

Santiago de Chuco

Santiago de Chuco

Juan Gabriel Alipioz

7°

Virú

36.029

Virú

Virú

Andrés Ostino Chávez Gonzáles

8°

Otuzco

25.134

Otuzco

Otuzco

Heli A. Verde Rodríguez

9°

Huamachuco

59,407

Huamachuco

Sánchez Carrión

Benito Robert Contreras Morales

10°

Cascas

Juan Julio Iglesias Gutiérrez

Cascas

Gran Chimú

-

11°

Bolívar

Odar Sánchez Peche

Bolívar

Bolívar

-

12°

Tayabamba

Omar Armando Iparraguirre Espinoza

Tayabamba

Pataz

-

13°

Julcán

Marco Antonio Rodríguez Espejo

Julcán

Julcán

-

14°

Ascope

-

Ascope

Ascope

John Román Vargas Campos

15°

Casa Grande

–

Casa Grande

Ascope

–

15°

Paiján

–

Paiján

Ascope

–

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Trujillo ( /truːˈhiːjoʊ/ troo-HEE-yoh , Spanish : [ tɾuˈxiʝo ] ; Quechua : Truhillu ) is a city in coastal northwestern Peru and the capital of the Department of La Libertad . It is the third most populous city and center of the third most populous metropolitan area of Peru . It is located on the banks of the Moche River , near its mouth at the Pacific Ocean , in the Moche Valley . This was a site of the great prehistoric Moche and Chimu cultures before the Inca conquest and subsequent expansion . The Independence of Trujillo from Spain was proclaimed in the Historic Centre of Trujillo on December 29 , 1820 , and the city was honored in 1822 by the Congress of the Republic of Peru with the title Meritorious City and Faithful to the Fatherland , for its role in the fight for Peruvian independence . Trujillo is the birthplace of Peru 's judiciary , and it was twice designated as the capital of the country . It was the scene of the Revolution of Trujillo in 1932 . Trujillo is considered the cradle of liberty and cradle of the judiciary in Peru . Trujillo is also known as the City of Everlasting Spring , is considered the Capital of the Marinera , a traditional dance in Peru , Cradle of the Peruvian Paso horse , as well as the Capital of Culture of Peru . It has sponsored numerous national and international cultural events , and has a lively arts community . Current festivals include the National Marinera Festival , the Trujillo Spring Festival and the International Book Festival , which is one of the most important cultural events in the country . Trujillo is close to two major archeological sites of pre-Columbian monuments : Chan Chan , the largest adobe city in the ancient world , designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986 ; and the temples of the Sun and Moon ( the largest adobe pyramid in Peru ) .
Trujillo District is one of eleven districts of the province Trujillo in Peru . This district is the heart of the city of Trujillo , because it is the commercial and financial center of the city . The most important malls , banks and other business of the city are located in this district .
Trujillo Province is one of twelve provinces in La Libertad Region in Peru .
Chepén is a city of La Libertad Region and capital of the Chepén Province , in Peru . The city is a rice production center with the valleys of Chepén and Jequetepeque , and has an active trading with neighboring Guadalupe , Pacasmayo and San Pedro de Lloc and other towns . It has factories in industrial dyes , food and primary production .
Chepén District is one of three districts of the province Chepén in Peru . It is the second largest city of La Libertad , rice production center in the valleys of Chepen and Jequetepeque , and an active trading activities with neighboring Guadalupe and San Pedro de Lloc and other towns . It has factories in industrial dyes , food and primary production .
Chepén Province is one of the twelve provinces that make up the La Libertad Region of Peru . It is bordered on the north by the Lambayeque Region , on the east by the Cajamarca Region , on the south by Pacasmayo Province , and on the west by the Pacific Ocean . The capital of the Chepén province is the city of Chepén .
San Pedro de Lloc is a town in the La Libertad Region of northern Peru . It is the capital of the coastal Pacasmayo Province . It is located about 99 km north of the city of Trujillo . San Pedro de Lloc is also known to be the last place of residence of the Italian-born scientist Antonio Raimondi . His home is located within a block of the main plaza and is open to the public as a museum .
San Pedro de Lloc District is one of five districts of the province Pacasmayo in Peru .
The Pacasmayo Province is one of twelve provinces of the La Libertad Region in Peru ; also Pacasmayo is the name of one of its districts . The capital of this province is the city of San Pedro de Lloc .
Pacasmayo is a city in Northern Peru , in the Pacasmayo province , La Libertad Region . It is located 108 km north of Trujillo city .
Pacasmayo District is one of five districts of the province Pacasmayo in Peru . It lies just over 100 km north of Trujillo , in km number 681 from the Panamerican Highway , is located in the coast beside to the Pacific Ocean . The city is visited commonly for surfers .
Guadalupe is a city in Northern Peru , capital of the district Guadalupe in the region La Libertad . This town is located some 127 km north Trujillo city and is primarily an agricultural center in the Jequetepeque Valley .
Guadalupe District is one of five districts of the province Pacasmayo in Peru .
Santiago de Chuco is a city in Peru , capital of Santiago de Chuco Province , La Libertad Region .
Santiago de Chuco District is one of eight districts of the province Santiago de Chuco in Peru .
The Santiago de Chuco Province is one of twelve provinces of the La Libertad Region in Peru . The capital of this province is the city of Santiago de Chuco .
Virú is a town in Northern Peru , capital of the province Virú in the region La Libertad . This town is located 48 km south Trujillo city and is primarily an agricultural center in the Viru Valley .
Virú District is one of three districts of the province Virú in Peru .
The Virú Province is one of twelve provinces of the La Libertad Region in Peru . The capital of the province is Virú .
The Otuzco is a city located in the highlands of La Libertad , Peru . It is the capital of the Otuzco Province , and it is well known because there is the sanctuary of the Virgen de la Puerta . It is located at around 7°54′00″S 78°35′0″W / 7.90000°S 78.58333°W / -7.90000 ; -78.58333 .
The Otuzco is a city located in the highlands of La Libertad , Peru . It is the capital of the Otuzco Province , and it is well known because there is the sanctuary of the Virgen de la Puerta . It is located at around 7°54′00″S 78°35′0″W / 7.90000°S 78.58333°W / -7.90000 ; -78.58333 .
The Otuzco Province is one of twelve provinces of the La Libertad Region in Peru . The capital of this province is the city of Otuzco .
Huamachuco is a town in northern Peru and capital of the province Sánchez Carrión in La Libertad Region . The city is the seat of the Territorial Prelature of Huamachuco . Lake Sausacocha lies to the northeast . About 30 miles away , within the Huamachuco district , is the significant archeological site of Marcahuamachuco . It is a complex of monuments , a prehistoric political and religious center of a culture that thrived 350 CE-1100 CE .
Huamachuco District is one of the districts of the Sánchez Carrión province located in La Libertad Region in Peru . It contains the capital of the province and the important archeological site of Marcahuamachuco , which was active , likely as an oracle center and place for religious and political elites , about 350 CE to 1100 CE .
The Sánchez Carrión Province is one of twelve provinces of the La Libertad Region in Peru . It is named in honour of José Faustino Sánchez Carrión . The capital of this province is the city of Huamachuco . About 30 miles away is Marcahuamachuco , a prehistoric political and religious centre of a culture that throve AD 350-1100 .
Cascas is a town in Northern Peru , capital of Gran Chimú Province in La Libertad Region . Cascas is an idyllic little city of 5000 people located in the mountains of the state of La Libertad , Peru . Located only 2 hours drive from The capital city of Trujillo , it is an easy bus trip with a variety of companies offering safe journeys on a 7-day-a-week basis . The primary industry and source of revenue of Cascas is the growing of grapes and the subsequent production of wine .
Cascas District is one of four districts of the province Gran Chimú in Peru .
The Gran Chímu Province is one of twelve provinces of the La Libertad Region in Peru . The capital of this province is the city of Cascas .
Bolívar is a town in the northern Pacific coastal region of Peru , capital of the Bolívar District and Bolívar Province .
Bolívar District is one of six districts in Bolívar Province in Peru . Its capital is the village of Bolívar
The Bolívar Province is a Peruvian province located in the La Libertad Region . It is one of the twelve provinces that make up that region .
Tayabamba is a city in Northern Peru , capital of the province Pataz in the region La Libertad . It is located to an altitude 3245 m .
Tayabamba or Tayapampa ( Quechua taya a kind of plant , pampa a large plain ) is one of thirteen districts of the province Pataz in Peru .
The Pataz Province is one of twelve provinces of the La Libertad Region in Peru . The capital of this province is the city of Tayabamba .
Julcán ( possibly from Quechua qullqa , deposit , storehouse , -n a suffix ) is a 4,900-metre-high ( 16,076 ft ) mountain in the Huayhuash mountain range in the Andes of Peru . It is located in the Lima Region , Cajatambo Province , Cajatambo District . Julcán lies on a sub-range west of the main range , southwest of Mitopunta and southeast of Huacshash . It is situated north of the Pumarinri valley .
Julcán District is one of four districts in Julcán Province in Peru .
The Julcán Province is one of twelve provinces of the La Libertad Region in Peru . The capital of this province is the city of Julcán .
Ascope is a town in Northern Peru , capital of the province Ascope in the region La Libertad .
Ascope District is one of eight districts of the province Ascope in Peru .
Ascope is a province in the La Libertad Region , Peru . It is bordered by the Trujillo Province on the south ; the Pacasmayo Province on the north ; the Cajamarcan province of Contumazá and the Otuzco and Gran Chimú provinces on the east ; and the Pacific Ocean on the west . Its capital is Ascope .
Casa Grande is a town in Northern Peru , capital of the district of Casa Grande of Ascope Province in the region La Libertad . This town is located beside the Pan-American Highway some 48 km north of Trujillo city in the agricultural Chicama Valley .
Casa Grande District is one of eight districts of the province Ascope in Peru .
Paiján is a town in Northern Peru , capital of the district of Paiján of Ascope Province in the region La Libertad . This town is located beside the Pan-American Highway some 54 km north of Trujillo city in the agricultural Chicama Valley .
Paiján District is one of eight districts of the province Ascope in Peru . The district of Paiján is one of the eight districts of the province of Ascope , located in the Department of La Libertad , under the administration of the regional government of La Libertad , in the northern part of Peru . It borders on the north with the district of Rázuri ; To the east with the district of Casa Grande ; To the south with the district of Chocope ; To the west with the district of Rázuri . From the hierarchical point of view of the Catholic Church it is part of the Archdiocese of Trujillo . Paiján is one of the seven districts that make up the province of Ascope and one of the districts with the largest population after the district of Casa Grande . According to information from the INEI ( National Institute of Statistics and Informatics ) It has a population of 25 , 584 inhabitants .