Chepén province

Chepén 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 the province of Pacasmayo, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. The capital of the province is the city of Chepén.

Chepén
Province
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Chepén in La Libertad Region
Country	Peru
Region	La Libertad
Founded	8 September 1984
Capital	Chepén
Government
• Mayor	Jose David Lias Ventura
Area
• Total	1,142.43 km2 (441.09 sq mi)
Elevation	130 m (430 ft)
Population
• Total	78,418
• Density	69/km2 (180/sq mi)
UBIGEO	1304
Website	www.municipalidadchepen.gob.pe

Political division

Map of the province of Chepén showing its districts

The province measures 1,142.43 square kilometres (441.09 sq mi) and is divided into three districts.

Nº.	District	Population Cens. 2007	Capital	Mayor
1°	Chepén	---	Chepén	---
2°	Pacanga	---	Pacanga	---
3°	Pueblo Nuevo	---	Pueblo Nuevo

The population of the province is 71,954^[1] by the Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática.

Some localities

• Pacanguilla
• Chérrepe
• San José de Moro
• Talambo

See also

• La Libertad Region
• Pacasmayo Province