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Amazonas Region
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The Region of Amazonas is a region of Peru. It is in the northwest part of the country. Its capital is the city of Chachapoyas.
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Amazonas Region | |
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![]() Utkupampa valley, Amazonas Region | |
![]() Location of the Amazonas Region in Peru | |
Coordinates: 6.22°S 77.85°W / -6.22; -77.85 | |
Country | Peru |
Subdivisions | 7 provinces and 83 districts |
Capital | Chachapoyas |
Government | |
• Governor | Oscar Altamirano (2019–2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 39,249.13 km2 (15,154.17 sq mi) |
Elevation (Capital) | 2,334 m (7,657 ft) |
Population (2017) | |
• Total | 379,384 |
• Density | 9.7/km2 (25/sq mi) |
UBIGEO | 01 |
Dialing code | 041 |
ISO 3166 code | PE-AMA |
Principal resources | Coffee, rice, fruits, wood and cebu cattle. |
Website | www.regionamazonas.gob.pe |
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