Coronel Portillo Province

Coronel Portillo Province extends across 36,235 square kilometers of Peruvian territory, containing seven distinct districts along the Ucayali River.

The province, established in 1943 under Loreto Department jurisdiction, was named after Colonel Pedro Portillo, who developed regional communications in early 1900s.

Spanish remains the primary language among residents, while indigenous communities preserve their native languages, including Quechua, Asháninka, and Aymara.

Transportation within Coronel Portillo Province operates through a network of roads connecting districts, with Pucallpa serving as the main transportation center.

The El Sira Communal Reserve within the province protects numerous plant and animal species native to the Amazon rainforest ecosystem.

Location: Ucayali Department

Capital city: Pucallpa

Shares border with: Atalaya Province, Padre Abad Province, Puerto Inca Province, Requena Province, Ucayali Province, Oxapampa Province

GPS coordinates: -8.38333,-74.55000

Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:50