Chancay, Cajamarca Department

Peru

District capital7.3882° S, 78.1237° W

Found in Cajamarca Department, Peru, Chancay is a district capital.

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ProvinceCajamarca Department

Coordinates7.3882° S, 78.1237° W

Elevation2,678 m

CountryPeru

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About Chancay

Chancay is located at coordinates 7.39° S, 78.12° W, in the Southern Hemisphere. It belongs to the Cajamarca Department administrative division of Peru. The city sits at an elevation of 2,678 meters above sea level.

Cities in Cajamarca Department

Chancay is located in the Cajamarca Department province of Peru. Other cities in the region include Cajamarca, Jaén, Celendín.

Cajamarca201,329 Jaén52,493 Celendín14,660 Chota14,240 Cajabamba13,486 Bambamarca13,351 San Ignacio7,912 Bellavista6,320 Santa Cruz De Succhabamba4,660 Colasay975

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Frequently Asked Questions

What province or state is Chancay in?

Chancay is located in Cajamarca Department, Peru.

Where is Chancay located?

Chancay is located at coordinates 7.39° S, 78.12° W in Cajamarca Department, Peru. It sits at an elevation of 2,678 meters above sea level.

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