Chala District, Administrative district in Caravelí Province, Peru.
The district extends across 378 square kilometers along the Pacific coast, featuring both desert landscapes and maritime areas at 18 meters elevation.
The district received its official establishment on January 2, 1857, during the government administration of President Ramon Castilla in Peru.
The fishermen of Chala gather annually on June 29 for Saint Peter's Day celebrations, while December 9 marks the feast of Immaculate Conception.
The Panamerican Highway passes through Chala District, connecting it to major cities and enabling a nine-hour journey from Arequipa.
The Puerto Inca archaeological site within the district contains the sole remaining Inca period structures found along the Peruvian coast.
Location: Caravelí Province
Capital city: Chala
Elevation above the sea: 18 m
Shares border with: Atiquipa District, Huanuhuanu District, Chaparra District
GPS coordinates: -15.84774,-74.24962
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:36
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