Chiclayo
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Chiclayo is the largest city and regional capital of Lambayeque in northern Peru, positioned between the Pacific coast and the major city of Trujillo. It serves as an important urban center in its region and is a significant distance from Peru's capital, Lima.
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Place details
- Locality
- Chiclayo
- Region
- Lambayeque
- Country
- Perú
- Population
- 552,508
- Timezone
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- Etymology and toponymy
- Symbols
- Shield
- Description
- History
- Pre-Columbian cultures
- Mochica culture
- Sican culture
- Colonial period
- War of Independence
- Republican era
- Modern Chiclayo
- Geography
- Location
- Climate
- Government
- Districts
- Metropolitan area
- Demographics
- Education and culture
- University education
- Museums
- Cuisine
- Sport
- Sights and attractions
- Transportation
- Air
- Land
- Notable people
- Twin towns – sister cities
- See also
- Bibliography
- References
- External links
Chiclayo (; ) is the principal city and capital of the Lambayeque region and Chiclayo Province in northern Peru. It is located from the Pacific coast, from the city of Trujillo, and from the country's capital, Lima.
The city was originally founded by Spanish Franciscan priests as "Santa María de los Valles de Chiclayo" in the 16th century, acting as a small town of passage and rest of travelers. It was declared an official city on 15 April 1835 by president Felipe Santiago Salaverry. He named Chiclayo "the Heroic City" to recognize the courage of its citizens in the fight for independence, a title it still holds. Other nicknames for Chiclayo include "The Capital of Friendship" and the "Pearl of the North", due to its kind and friendly nature of its people.