Leoncio Prado Province

The province spans across 4,952 square kilometers of varied terrain, containing ten districts with Tingo María serving as its administrative center.

The province received its name from Leoncio Prado Gutiérrez, a Peruvian naval officer who died during the War of the Pacific.

Spanish prevails as the primary language among 91 percent of residents, while Quechua remains active among indigenous communities in the region.

The province maintains connections to neighboring regions through a network of roads linking San Martín to the north and Ucayali to the east.

The territory includes protected zones like Tingo María National Park, featuring diverse ecosystems from mountain ranges to tropical forests.

Location: Huanuco Department

Capital city: Tingo María

Shares border with: Dos de Mayo Province, Huacaybamba Province, Huamalíes Province, Huánuco Province, Marañón Province, Pachitea Province, Puerto Inca Province, Ucayali Province, Bellavista Province, Tocache Province, Padre Abad Province

GPS coordinates: -9.29944,-76.00000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:22