Lambayeque, Lambayeque

Lambayeque: Located in northwestern Peru, this city is a significant cultural and economic hub, known for its rich pre-Columbian history, particularly its connection to the ancient Moche and Sican cultures.

About

Quick Facts about Lambayeque

Population 1,197,260
Country Peru
State Lambayeque (Peru)
County Provincia de Lambayeque
Area 14479.52 km2
Latitude & Longitude -6.7011,-79.9061
Capital Chiclayo
Time Zone UTC−05:00
Local time 09:19:09 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Lambayeque is located at 6°42'4"S 79°54'22"W (-6.7011100, -79.9061100). It has 3 neighbors: La Libertad, Piura and Cajamarca.

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Official website of Lambayeque

Official Website
  • Lambayeque Province
  • Chiclayo Province
  • Ferreñafe Province

Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1981 674,442 - census
1993 920,795 26.75% census
2005 1,091,535 15.64% census
2007 1,112,868 1.92% census
2017 1,197,260 7.05% census
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