Satipo (town)

Summary

Satipo is a town in central Peru, in Satipo District, Satipo Province in Junín Region.[1] It is the capital of Satipo Province.

Satipo
Town
Aerial view of the town
Aerial view of the town
Official seal of Satipo
Satipo is located in Peru
Satipo
Satipo
Coordinates: 11°15′12″S 74°38′13″W / 11.25332°S 74.63702°W / -11.25332; -74.63702
Country Peru
RegionJunín
ProvinceSatipo
DistrictSatipo
Government
 • MayorIvan Olivera
(2019-2022)
Elevation
628 m (2,060 ft)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total30,000
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
Websitewww.munisatipo.gob.pe

Demographics edit

Satipo has an estimated 30,000 inhabitants as of 2016.

History edit

In 1947, an earthquake devastated the town and killed 2,333 people.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Municipalidad Provincial de Satipo. Portal de la Municipalidad Provincial de Satipo. Retrieved February 29, 2008
  2. ^ "Terremoto de 1947". El Comercio. Retrieved 24 August 2021.

External links edit

  • (in Spanish) Municipal website
  • http://www.nzz.ch/wirtschaft/wirtschaftspolitik/suedamerikas-neue-rolle-im-drogenhandel-1.18626835?reduced=true