Canta
Sign in to saveCanta is a town in the Lima Region, in western Peru. The town is located on the Chillón River and is the capital of the Canta Province. With a population of 2,385 (2017 census), it is also the capital of Canta District. It is frequently visited by tourists from Lima because of its quietness and the beauty of its natural landscapes. The town's altitude is 2,819 m above sea level.
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Key facts
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- Canta
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- View of the town of Canta
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- Peru
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- Location in Peru
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- Country
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- Region
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- Lima
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- Province
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- Canta
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- District
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- Canta
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Key dates
- Inception
- 1563
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- village
- Country
- Peru
- Located in
- Canta District
- Population
- +1646
- Elevation
- +2867
- Capital of
- Canta District
- Image
- Bird's-eye view of Canta, Peru.jpg
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Canta is a town in the Lima Region, in western Peru. The town is located on the Chillón River and is the capital of the Canta Province. With a population of 2,385 (2017 census), it is also the capital of Canta District. It is frequently visited by tourists from Lima because of its quietness and the beauty of its natural landscapes. The town's altitude is 2,819 m above sea level.
== Etymology == The word canta comes from the Cauqui language spoken by the ancient inhabitants and their meaning can be indicated with these two meanings: canta = tie to catch vicunas canta = hillside, decline