Canta Province is a province in the Lima Region of Peru, situated approximately 105 kilometres (65 mi) to the northeast of the Peruvian capital, Lima.[1]
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Country | Peru |
Region | Lima |
Capital | Canta |
Government | |
• Mayor | Arturo Óscar Paredes Salcedo (2019-2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 1,687.29 km2 (651.47 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2,819 m (9,249 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 11,548 |
• Density | 6.8/km2 (18/sq mi) |
UBIGEO | 1504 |
One of the highest peaks of the province is Chunta at 5,208 m (17,087 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[2]
The province is divided into seven districts.
11°28′S 76°37′W / 11.467°S 76.617°W