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Chimbote, Ancash

Peru

District capital9.0751° S, 78.5937° W

Chimbote is a city located in Peru, specifically in the Ancash province. With a population of 316,966, it is one of the significant urban areas in the country.

Population316,966
ProvinceAncash
Coordinates9.0751° S, 78.5937° W
CountryPeru
Rank in Peru#11 of 47,485

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Nearest Airports

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FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport

CHMRegional

11.3 km away

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Casma Airport

SPSALocal

53.1 km away

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Camposol Chao Airport

PE-0022Local

55.7 km away

About Chimbote

Chimbote is situated at coordinates -9.07508° latitude and -78.59373° longitude, in the Southern and Western hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 1 meter and operates under the America/Lima timezone. It is part of the Ancash province.

Chimbote ranks as the 11th largest city in Peru out of a total of 11,157 cities. The total population of Peru is 24,228,321, highlighting Chimbote's substantial urban presence.

Cities in Ancash

Located in the Ancash province, Chimbote does not have a specified rank among other cities in the province. No additional cities in the province are listed.

Huaraz118,836Centenario47,581Huarmey16,172Coishco15,083Puerto Santa14,066Pilcomayo13,295Caraz10,926Yauya9,092Yungay5,269Carhuaz5,044

Nearby Cities

Chimbote is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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Bolívar BajoNeighborhood
0.5 km
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El AceroNeighborhood
0.6 km
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El ProgresoNeighborhood
0.9 km
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Bolívar AltoNeighborhood
1.1 km
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Marimar AltoNeighborhood
1.2 km
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Magdalena NuevaNeighborhood
1.5 km
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Miraflores BajoNeighborhood
1.6 km
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BenavidesNeighborhood
1.6 km
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KennedyNeighborhood
1.7 km
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Dos de MayoNeighborhood
1.7 km
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Laderas del NorteNeighborhood
1.8 km
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Veintiuno de AbrilNeighborhood
1.9 km
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Dos de JunioNeighborhood
2 km
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El CarmenNeighborhood
2 km
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Santa CruzNeighborhood
2.1 km
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Florida BajaNeighborhood
2.1 km
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La VictoriaNeighborhood
2.1 km
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San Francisco de AsísNeighborhood
2.1 km
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Alto PerúNeighborhood
2.3 km
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ReubicaciónNeighborhood
2.4 km

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Largest cities in Peru

#1 Lima7,737,002#2 Callao1,300,000#3 Arequipa1,008,290#4 Trujillo919,899#5 Chiclayo552,508
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Chimbote?

The population of Chimbote is 316,966.

In which province/state is Chimbote located?

Chimbote is located in the Ancash province.

What are the coordinates of Chimbote?

The coordinates of Chimbote are -9.07508° latitude and -78.59373° longitude.

What is the elevation of Chimbote?

The elevation of Chimbote is 1 meter.

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