Ascope Province

Ascope Province is an administrative territory in La Libertad that covers 2,655 square kilometers and contains eight districts spread across different landscapes. The area stretches from the Pacific Coast in the west to mountain regions in the east, creating zones with distinct geography and resources.

The province was officially established on June 1, 1984, creating a formal administrative division based on earlier settlements in the region. This establishment was part of a broader reorganization that reshaped northern Peru's territorial structure.

Each district celebrates its own local festivals and community gatherings throughout the year, shaped by agricultural cycles and coastal traditions. These events bring neighbors together and reflect how life is organized around farming seasons and fishing practices.

The province connects to neighboring areas through a network of roads, with Ascope serving as the main administrative hub and reference point. Visitors can reach different districts by traveling through these connections or following local routes.

The province displays a sharp contrast between coastal areas like Magdalena de Cao and agricultural regions like Casa Grande, where two completely different ways of working and living exist side by side. This juxtaposition makes the territory remarkable for how maritime and farming traditions operate within the same administrative space.

Location: La Libertad Department

Capital city: Ascope

Shares border with: Gran Chimú Province, Otuzco Province, Pacasmayo Province, Trujillo province, Contumazá Province

GPS coordinates: -7.71306,-79.11556

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:29