Huacho
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| Country | Peru | ||
| Region | Lima | ||
| Province | Huaura | ||
| Founded | 24 August 1571 | ||
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| - Type | Democracy | ||
| - Mayor | Pedro Zurita Paz | ||
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) | ||
| Population | |||
| - Town | 84,700 (1,989) | ||
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | PET (UTC-5) | ||
| Area code(s) | 232 | ||
| Website: www.munihuacho.gob.pe | |||
Huacho is a city in Peru, capital of the Huaura Province and capital of the Lima Region. It is located 223 feet above sea level and 148 km north of the city of Lima. The city is located on the Pan-American Highway, and close to the Lomas de Lachay National Park so it has extensive vegetation and wildlife.
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