Nuevo Chimbote District

Nuevo Chimbote District is an administrative area within Santa Province on Peru's Pacific coast. The territory comprises residential neighborhoods and commercial zones with essential services including schools, healthcare facilities, and markets serving the local population.

The district was officially established on 27 May 1994 as one of nine administrative divisions within Santa Province. This creation was part of regional administrative reorganization that reshaped the province's structure during that period.

Local markets and public gathering spaces shape daily life in this district, where residents connect through shared commercial and social traditions. Residential neighborhoods blend with business zones, creating the informal rhythm typical of Peruvian coastal communities.

Visitors navigate easily by taxi or public transport, as Avenida Peru serves as a main artery connecting services throughout the district. Most shops and markets operate during daylight hours, making mornings and afternoons the best time to explore and shop.

The territory encompasses the Ferrol Peninsula and several islands that form natural barriers along the coast. This geographic formation creates the Bay of Chimbote, a sheltered water body that holds importance for the local maritime economy.

Location: Santa Province

Inception: May 27, 1994

Capital city: Buenos Aires

Elevation above the sea: 25 m

Shares border with: Chimbote District, Nepeña District, Samanco District

GPS coordinates: -9.12139,-78.53083

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:48