Department of Loreto
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For the department in Argentina, see Loreto Department.
Loreto (Spanish pronunciation: [loˈɾeto]) is Peru's northernmost department and region. Covering almost one-third of Peru's territory, Loreto is by far the nation's largest department, slightly larger than Japan; it is also one of the most sparsely populated regions due to its remote location in the Amazon Rainforest. Its capital is Iquitos.
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Loreto
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Coordinates: 4.0°S 74.32°W / -4.0; -74.32 | |
Country | Peru |
Subdivisions | 8 provinces and 53 districts |
Established | 1853 |
Capital | Iquitos |
Government | |
• Governor | Jorge René Chávez Silvano (2023–2026) |
Area | |
• Total | 368,851.95 km2 (142,414.53 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 220 m (720 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
Population (2023) | |
• Total | 1,027,559 |
• Density | 2.8/km2 (7.2/sq mi) |
Demonym | Loretan |
UBIGEO | 16 |
Dialing code | 065 |
ISO 3166 code | PE-LOR |
Principal resources | Rice, cassava, wood, fruit trees, rubber and cebu cattle |
Poverty rate | 24.9% |
Percentage of Peru's GDP | 2.51% |
Website | www.regionloreto.gob.pe |
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