Huacho

Huacho () is a city in Peru, capital of the Huaura Province and capital of the Lima Region. Also is the most populated city of the Lima Region and Norte Chico. It is located 223 feet (68 metres) above sea level and 148 km north of the city of Lima. The city is located on the Pan-American Highway and it is close to the Lachay National Reserve, so it has extensive vegetation and wildlife.

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Place details

Locality: Huacho
Region: Lima
Country: Perú
Population: 54,545
Timezone: America/Lima

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Key facts

Settlement.image_caption: Clockwise from the top: North side of the Plaza de Armas, Avenida Grau, Balcón de Huaura, Iglecia de Chonta, Avenida San Martin, Avenida 28 de Julio, Casona de Luriama, Malecón Rocca, a well-known shopping center, Malecón Rocca at night and Casino Huacho.
Settlement.image_flag: Bandera de Huacho.jpg
Settlement.flag_size: 80px
Settlement.image_shield: COA Huacho City in Huaura Province.png
Settlement.shield_size: 80px
Settlement.mapsize: 200px
Settlement.map_caption: Location in Peru
Settlement.pushpin_map: Peru
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Peru
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Lima
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Huaura
Settlement.subdivision_type3: District
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Huacho
Settlement.government_type: Democracy
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor