La Esperanza District, Administrative district in Trujillo Province, Peru
La Esperanza District is an administrative division in Trujillo Province, positioned just beyond the main center of Trujillo city in northern Peru. The area forms part of the metropolitan region and is closely integrated with the urban core nearby.
The district was officially created on 29 January 1965 as a new administrative unit within the La Libertad region. This establishment represented an important reorganization of governance structures in the Trujillo area.
La Esperanza District maintains strong connections to the Trujillo metropolitan area, with local markets and community centers serving its 189,206 residents.
The district operates its own municipal government accessible through their website munilaesperanza.gob.pe, which provides information about local services and community programs. Visitors can reach the municipality for guidance on navigating the area and learning about available resources.
Located just one kilometer from Trujillo's main square, La Esperanza District records a population density of 9,400 people per square kilometer.
Location: Trujillo province
Capital city: La Esperanza
Elevation above the sea: 77 m
Shares border with: El Porvenir District, Florencia de Mora District, Trujillo district, Huanchaco District
Website: http://munilaesperanza.gob.pe
GPS coordinates: -8.08290,-79.04104
Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:32
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