Chao District, Administrative district in Virú Province, Peru.
Located at 68 meters above sea level, Chao District spans across 1,736 square kilometers within the La Libertad region of northern Peru.
The formation of Chao District on January 4, 1995 established a new administrative division within Peru's governmental structure to serve local communities.
The population of 32,842 residents maintains agricultural traditions that shape the community identity through cultivation methods passed down through generations.
The district operates under Peru Time UTC-5 and contains multiple localities including Buena Vista, Casablanca, and Cerrito, each with designated postal codes.
The district maintains an agricultural focus with specific land characteristics that enable diverse crop production across its extensive territorial boundaries.
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: March 4, 2025 01:48
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