Chimbote | |
|---|---|
 Location of Chimbote in the Santa province | |
| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Ancash |
| Province | Santa |
| Founded | December 6, 1906 |
| Capital | Chimbote |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roberto Briceño Franco (2019–2022) |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,467 km2 (566 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
• Total | 206,213 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 021801 |
Chimbote District is one of nine districts of the Santa Province in Peru. [1]
