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

Political division

The province has an area of and is divided into twelve districts.

Population

The province has an approximate population of 230,385 inhabitants.

Capital

The provincial capital is '''Lambayeque.'''