Jayanca District, Administrative district in Lambayeque Province, Peru
Jayanca District spans across 680 square kilometers of terrain at an elevation of 61 meters above sea level in northern Peru.
Archaeological findings indicate that the Sarayoq people, connected to the Chavin de Huantar civilization, established the first settlements in this area.
The district maintains traditional festivities throughout the year where residents perform regional dances and prepare local dishes from the Lambayeque region.
The district capital serves as the administrative center, coordinating services and resources for a population of over 17,000 inhabitants.
The territory contains agricultural lands where farmers cultivate crops adapted to the specific climate conditions of the coastal Peruvian region.
Location: Lambayeque Province
Capital city: Jayanca
Elevation above the sea: 61 m
Shares border with: Motupe District, Salas District, Incahuasi District, Pitipo District, Pacora District, Olmos District
Website: http://munijayanca.gob.pe
GPS coordinates: -6.39546,-79.83015
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:56
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