Chao District

Chao District is an administrative division in Virú Province within La Libertad region in northern Peru. The area encompasses several settlements including Buena Vista, Casablanca, and Cerrito, each serving as local centers within the wider district.

The district was created in 1995 as a new administrative unit to improve local governance in northern Peru. This reorganization was part of broader structural changes in the region's governmental system.

The community of Chao keeps alive agricultural practices rooted in family tradition and passed through generations. These methods shape how people work the land and structure their daily rhythm.

The district spans varied terrain in the Andes region, which affects access to different areas and communities within it. Visitors should prepare for varying road conditions depending on which localities they plan to visit.

The district sits on one of northern Peru's lesser-known plains where natural water sources create distinctive growing conditions for crops. This natural advantage allows farmers to produce diverse harvests across the relatively compact territory.

Location: Virú Province

Capital city: Chao

Elevation above the sea: 68 m

Shares border with: Virú District, Huaso District, Santiago de Chuco District, Chimbote District, Guadalupito District

GPS coordinates: -8.54050,-78.67825

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:48