Colan District, Administrative district in Paita Province, Peru
The district spans 124.93 square kilometers with an elevation of 15 meters above sea level in the Piura region of northern Peru.
The establishment of Colan District occurred on October 8, 1840, with San Lucas designated as its administrative capital and primary settlement center.
The district maintains multiple vacation beach residences, reflecting the regional pattern of seasonal coastal living from January through March each year.
Travelers can reach Colan District within 45 minutes by road from the city of Piura, making it an accessible destination for beach activities.
The area receives minimal annual rainfall of 81.4 millimeters, with temperatures ranging from 18 degrees Celsius in July to 31.4 degrees in March.
Location: Paita Province
Elevation above the sea: 15 m
Shares border with: Amotape District, Arenal District, Paita District, Vichayal District, La Huaca District
GPS coordinates: -5.00630,-81.05888
Latest update: March 11, 2025 18:51
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