Huacho District, Administrative district in Huaura Province, Peru.
Located 148 kilometers north of Lima, Huacho District covers 717 square kilometers and maintains an elevation of 30 meters above sea level.
The district originated from an indigenous settlement that received the name San Bartolomé de Guachu on August 25, 1571, under Viceroy Francisco de Toledo's administration.
The district preserves ancient archaeological sites, including the Bandurria complex dating back to 4000 BC, representing early coastal settlements.
The district operates under UTC-5 time zone and contains a population of 63,142 residents, resulting in a density of 88 inhabitants per square kilometer.
The district functions as the governmental center of both Huaura Province and Lima Region, managing administrative responsibilities for the northern coastal area.
Location: Huaura province
Capital city: Huacho
Elevation above the sea: 30 m
Shares border with: Chancay District, Hualmay District, Santa María District, Sayán District, Huaral District
GPS coordinates: -11.10667,-77.60500
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:20
Caral
25.5 km
Lomas de Lachay
38 km
Castle of Chancay
63.5 km
Bandurria, Peru
9.1 km
Aspero
35.6 km
Hacienda Huando
62.6 km
Paramonga
56.7 km
Rúpac
90.7 km
Casa Hacienda Punchauca
104.4 km
Balcón de Huaura
4.1 km
Ancon
88.2 km
Vichama
9.5 km
Huaca Tungasuca
107.2 km
Tambo Inga
104.8 km
Zona reservada Ancón
84.8 km
Museo Bolivariano de Pativilca
49.6 km
Regional Conservation Area of System of Hills of Lima
85.5 km
Aguar
74.9 km
Huaura Museum
4.1 km
Huacshash
103.4 km
Huaca Templo Con Con
107 km
Avenida 225
96.2 km
Qullqan
101.9 km
Municipal Bibliotecary Zoíla Casas Calderón
87.9 km
Ancon necropolis
88.2 km
Huaca Capilla Márquez
106.4 km
Huaca Cerro Culebra
106.7 km
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista
61.3 kmReviews
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