La Merced, Junín
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La Merced is the capital of the Chanchamayo Province in the Junín Region in Peru.
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[edit] Location
La Merced is situated on , 75 km east of the regional capital Junín and 220 km northeast of the country's capital Lima, at an elevation of 751 m above sea level.
It lies on the western bank of the Río Chanchamayo which later becomes Río Perené, west of the Toro Huajrashga Mountain
[edit] Population
The city has a population of circa 7,500 inhabitants.
In terms of anthropology, the Chanchamayo region remains influenced culturally and socially by the presence of aboriginal Peruvian groups such as the Asháninka.
[edit] Environment
Due to its proximity to Peru's capital city, Lima, and due to its pleasant weather and exotic scenery it remains a popular destination for intranational tourism.
The surrounding areas feature numerous waterfalls, jungle-like forests, rivers, and many other natural wonders.
[edit] Economy
Economically, the Chanchamayo region is among the poorer regions of Peru.
In terms of exports, large quantities of fruits are grown locally such as pineapples.
