Uchiza District

Uchiza District stretches across 723 square kilometers of land in northern Peru, with geographical features ranging from valleys to mountain slopes.

The Peruvian government established Uchiza District on October 21, 1912, as one of the five administrative territories within Tocache Province.

The residents of Uchiza District maintain local traditions through regional festivals, agricultural practices, and community gatherings throughout the year.

The district capital, Uchiza, contains essential administrative services and functions as the primary commercial center for the district's 20,149 inhabitants.

Located at 544 meters above sea level, Uchiza District encompasses diverse ecological zones characteristic of northern Peru's transitional landscapes.

Location: Tocache Province

Inception: October 21, 1912

Capital city: Uchiza

Elevation above the sea: 544 m

Shares border with: Alto Biavo District, Nuevo Progreso District, Cholón District, Shunte District, Tocache District, Santa Lucía District

GPS coordinates: -8.45895,-76.46185

Latest update: March 14, 2025 01:20