Santiago de Chuco | |
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 Santiago de Chuco | |
| Country |  Peru |
| Region | La Libertad |
| Province | Santiago de Chuco |
| Capital | Santiago de Chuco |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Abner José Avalos Villacorta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,073.63 km2 (414.53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,099 m (10,167 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 21,190 |
| • Density | 20/km2 (51/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 131001 |
Santiago de Chuco District is one of eight districts of the province Santiago de Chuco in Peru. [1]
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1987 earthquake may refer to:
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| Julcán | |
| Otuzco | |
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