Catacaos

The district spans 2,565 square kilometers of predominantly flat terrain with dry tropical forest characteristics at an elevation of 23 meters above sea level.

Catacaos District, established by Simon Bolivar in 1825, originated from the Tallán culture and received its parish status in 1645 under Spanish administration.

Local artisans maintain traditional craftsmanship in gold and silver filigree, straw weaving, and wooden objects, leading to its 1989 designation as Capital Artesanal.

The district experiences temperatures between 16°C and 35°C throughout the year, with agricultural activities employing 32 percent of the local population.

The name Catacaos comes from the words catac meaning large valley and ccaos meaning abundant, reflecting the territory's agricultural heritage.

Location: Piura Province

Capital city: Catacaos

Elevation above the sea: 23 m

Shares border with: Veintiséis de Octubre District, Castilla District, Cura Mori District, El Tallán District, La Arena District, Piura district, Chulucanas District, La Matanza District, Cristo Nos Valga District, Sechura District, Miguel Checa District, Olmos District

GPS coordinates: -5.26546,-80.67609

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:57