Máncora District

Máncora
Location of Máncora in the Talara province
Country Peru
RegionPiura
ProvinceTalara
FoundedNovember 14, 1908
CapitalMáncora
Government
 • MayorJosé Alexander Ramirez Granda
(2019-2022)
Area
 • Total
100.19 km2 (38.68 sq mi)
Elevation
3 m (10 ft)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total
13,028
 • Density130/km2 (340/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO200706

Máncora District is a district in the Talara Province of the Piura Region in northwestern Peru. Its capital is the beach resort town of Máncora. Officially established as a district on November 14, 1908.

Towns and villages

Boundaries

Las Pocitas Beach is a special place of Mancora District. Is recommended for everyone who tries to be away from a town movement.

Demographics

According to the 2005 Census, the district has 8,570 inhabitants.

4°06′11″S 81°02′53″W / 4.1031°S 81.0481°W / -4.1031; -81.0481