Lambayeque province
Lambayeque is the oldest and largest of three provinces in Peru's Lambayeque Region. The province was established in 1821 by José de San Martín, originating from the former administrative entity known as the under the Intendancy of Trujillo. As such, it originally spanned the entire modern-day Department of Lambayeque, along with the provinces of Chepén and Pacasmayo, until the province of Chiclayo was created in 1835.
Boundaries
- North, Northwest and West: Piura Region
- Southeast provinces of Ferreñafe and Chiclayo
- Southwest Pacific Ocean