San Marcos Province, Administrative province in Cajamarca Region, Peru.
San Marcos Province spans across 1,362 square kilometers of mountainous terrain, with elevations ranging from 1,500 to 4,000 meters above sea level.
The Peruvian government established San Marcos Province through Law No. 23508 on December 11, 1982, during Fernando Belaunde Terry's presidency.
Seven districts within San Marcos Province maintain their individual festivals, featuring traditional Andean dances, regional music, and local culinary preparations.
The province connects to neighboring regions through a network of roads, with the town of San Marcos serving as the administrative center.
The Marañón River flows through the province, creating agricultural zones where farmers cultivate crops at different altitudes throughout the territory.
Location: Cajamarca Department
Capital city: San Marcos
Shares border with: Cajabamba Province, Cajamarca Province, Celendín Province, Bolívar Province
GPS coordinates: -7.33528,-78.16972
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:54
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