| Purus | |
|---|---|
| — District — | |
| Country | Peru |
| Region | Ucayali |
| Province | Purus |
| Founded | July 2, 1943 |
| Capital | Esperanza |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Emilio Montes Bardales |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17,847.8 km2 (6,891.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 230 m (755 ft) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 3,485 |
| • Density | 0.2/km2 (0.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
| UBIGEO | 250401 |
Purus District is the only district of the Purus Province located in the Ucayali Region in Peru.[1] The Purus River runs through it.
It includes the town of Palestina.
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