Motupe District

Motupe District is an administrative region in Lambayeque Province in northern Peru. The territory encompasses several smaller settlements and farmland spread across dry terrain with low elevation.

The region was organized as an administrative district to structure the territory of Lambayeque Province following Peru's independence. This administrative division arose from the need to improve management and control over the country's northern areas.

Residents have long relied on farming methods adapted to the dry landscape, reflecting knowledge passed down through generations. The way people here use and manage the land shows a deep connection to the natural conditions of the region.

The district is accessible through a network of roads connecting it to neighboring areas like Salas, Chocope, Jayanca, and Olmos. Visitors should be aware that the climate is hot and dry, and infrastructure in smaller settlements is basic.

The climate here is so dry that certain plant species grow only in this region and once protected against drought periods. Local farming has adapted to these extreme conditions by using irrigation techniques that developed over centuries.

Location: Lambayeque Province

Capital city: Motupe

Elevation above the sea: 130 m

Shares border with: Salas District, Chocope District, Jayanca District, Olmos District, Chochope District

GPS coordinates: -6.15448,-79.71685

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23