Moche District

Moche District extends over 25 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 4 meters above sea level in northern Peru's La Libertad Region.

The district encompasses the territory where the Moche civilization developed between 100 and 800 AD, constructing monumental buildings and implementing agricultural innovations.

Local residents, known as Mocheños, maintain their traditions through celebrations such as the San Jose Festival and preserve their ancestral pottery techniques.

The district connects to neighboring areas through a network of roads, with regular transportation services running between the town of Moche and Trujillo city.

The district temperature remains consistent throughout the year, with maximum temperatures between 21 and 28 degrees Celsius and minimal annual rainfall of 13 millimeters.

Location: Trujillo province

Capital city: Moche

Elevation above the sea: 4 m

Shares border with: Víctor Larco Herrera District, Trujillo district, Laredo District, Salaverry District

GPS coordinates: -8.17150,-79.00889

Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:45