| Country | Peru |
|---|---|
| Region | La Libertad |
| Founded | 1 June 1984 |
| Capital | Ascope |
| Mayor | Mario Salomon Velarde Carrion |
| Area total | 2655.75 km² |
| Population total | 123480 |
| UBIGEO | 1302 |
Ascope is a province in the La Libertad Region, Peru. It is bordered by the province of Trujillo on the south; the province of Pacasmayo on the north; the provinces of Contumazá, Otuzco, and Gran Chimú on the east; and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Its capital is Ascope.
From the hierarchical point of view of the Catholic Church, it is part of the Archdiocese of Trujillo.[1]
Political division
The province is divided into eight districts (Spanish: distritos, singular: distrito), each of which is headed by a mayor (alcalde):
| Nº. | District | Population Cens. 2007 | Capital | Mayor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1° | Ascope | --- | Ascope | --- |
| 2° | Casa Grande | --- | Casa Grande | --- |
| 3° | Chicama | --- | Chicama | |
| 4° | Chocope | --- | Chocope | --- |
| 5° | Magdalena de Cao | --- | Magdalena de Cao | --- |
| 6° | Santiago de Cao | --- | Santiago de Cao | --- |
| 7° | Paiján | --- | Paiján | --- |
| 8° | Rázuri | --- | Puerto Chicama | --- |
Some localities
See also
References
- ^ "Arzobispado de Trujillo" [Archbishopric of Trujillo] (in Spanish). www.iglesiacatolica.org.pe. Archived 2008-11-03 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 25 June 2025.