Paita Province
The Paita Province is one of eight provinces of the Piura Region in northwestern Peru.
Paita | |
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 Flag | |
 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 |
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
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