San Ignacio Province

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Location of San Ignacio in the Cajamarca Region
Country Peru
Region Cajamarca
Capital San Ignacio de la Frontera
Government
  MayorCarlos Alfonso Martinez Solano
Area
  Total4,990.3 km2 (1,926.8 sq mi)
Elevation
1,324 m (4,344 ft)
Population
  Total127,523
  Density26/km2 (66/sq mi)
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Websitewww.munisanignacio.gob.pe

The San Ignacio Province is one of thirteen provinces located in the Cajamarca Region of Peru. The capital of this province is the city of San Ignacio.

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Boundaries

Political division

The province extends over an area of 4,990.30 square kilometers (1,926.77 sq mi) and is divided into seven districts:

Population

The province has a population of 127,523 inhabitants as of census 2005.

See also

5°09′S79°00′W / 5.150°S 79.000°W / -5.150; -79.000

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