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Chimbote is the largest fishing port in the world.

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Chimbote

Peru

Country
Peru
Population
371.0K
Coordinates
-9.07, -78.59
564th most populous city in the world

Chimbote ; Quechua: Chimputi) is a city in northwestern Peru. It is the largest city in the Ancash Region and the tenth most populous in Peru. With a population of 425,367 in 2017, it is the capital of both Santa Province and Chimbote District. The city has an altitude of 4 meters.

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The first official mention of Chimbote appeared in a document from 1774.

Chimbote
Peru
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Chimbote

Peru

Country
Peru
Population
371.0K
Coordinates
-9.07, -78.59
564th most populous city in the world

Chimbote ; Quechua: Chimputi) is a city in northwestern Peru. It is the largest city in the Ancash Region and the tenth most populous in Peru. With a population of 425,367 in 2017, it is the capital of both Santa Province and Chimbote District. The city has an altitude of 4 meters.

From the “History” section

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Chimbote's climate is classified as a desert climate despite being located in the tropics.

Chimbote
Peru
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Chimbote

Peru

Country
Peru
Population
371.0K
Coordinates
-9.07, -78.59
564th most populous city in the world

Chimbote ; Quechua: Chimputi) is a city in northwestern Peru. It is the largest city in the Ancash Region and the tenth most populous in Peru. With a population of 425,367 in 2017, it is the capital of both Santa Province and Chimbote District. The city has an altitude of 4 meters.

From the “Geography” section

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The city is known for its ceviche, a popular Peruvian dish made with various seafood.

Chimbote
Peru
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Chimbote

Peru

Country
Peru
Population
371.0K
Coordinates
-9.07, -78.59
564th most populous city in the world

Chimbote ; Quechua: Chimputi) is a city in northwestern Peru. It is the largest city in the Ancash Region and the tenth most populous in Peru. With a population of 425,367 in 2017, it is the capital of both Santa Province and Chimbote District. The city has an altitude of 4 meters.

From the “Culture” section

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Chimbote has five universities, including the National University of Santa.

Chimbote
Peru
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city

Chimbote

Peru

Country
Peru
Population
371.0K
Coordinates
-9.07, -78.59
564th most populous city in the world

Chimbote ; Quechua: Chimputi) is a city in northwestern Peru. It is the largest city in the Ancash Region and the tenth most populous in Peru. With a population of 425,367 in 2017, it is the capital of both Santa Province and Chimbote District. The city has an altitude of 4 meters.

From the “Education” section

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