Province in Loreto, Peru
Ucayali |
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Country | Peru |
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Region | Loreto |
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Founded | October 13, 1900 |
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Capital | Contamana |
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• Mayor | Luis Octavio Zuta Rengifo |
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• Total | 29,293.47 km2 (11,310.27 sq mi) |
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Elevation | 134 m (440 ft) |
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• Total | 57,669 |
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• Density | 2.0/km2 (5.1/sq mi) |
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UBIGEO | 1606 |
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The Ucayali Province is one of the eight provinces in the Loreto Region of Peru. It was created on October 13, 1900, by president Eduardo López de Romaña. Its territory is mostly flat except for the Ganso Azul mountain range in its eastern part.
Political division
The province is divided into six districts.
References
7°20′55″S 75°00′21″W / 7.348513°S 75.005752°W / -7.348513; -75.005752