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Generalities:

Area or Surface:
35,891 KM².

Main Resources: Rice, cotton, lemons and petroleum.

Population: 1,450, 000 inhabitants. In its capital, Piura, live 192,551 inhabitants.

Number of Provinces and Districts: 8 provinces and 64 districts.

Date of Foundation: As department, March 30th, 1861.

Typical Foods: Chifles, Seco de Chabelo, Natillas, Seco de Cabrito.

Fauna: Marine, varied and very rich.

 

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