Laredo, Trujillo
Laredo, Peru | |
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Oval in the highway in the entrance to Laredo | |
Laredo, Peru Location in Peru | |
Coordinates: 8°5′11.51″S 78°57′35.35″W / 8.0865306°S 78.9598194°W | |
Country | Peru |
Region | La Libertad |
Province | Trujillo |
Founded | December 28, 1961 |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor–council government |
• Mayor | Miguel Orlando Chavez Castro |
Elevation | 89 m (292 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 32,260 (estimated) |
Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
Area code(s) | 044 |
Demonym | (Spanish: laredino/a) |
Website | Municipality of Laredo |
Laredo is the city capital of Laredo District located 9 km from Trujillo, in La Libertad Region, Peru.[1]
History
The population of Laredo grew and the authorities asked President Alan Garcia to enact Law No. 25253, which was passed on June 19, 1990, giving Laredo the policy rank of a city, and extending its boundaries.
Education
- Technological Institute of Laredo, It provides education in careers of accounting, nursing and computer science. It is located in Los Laureles avenue of Laredo city.
Ecnonomy
The city is located in a valley with high agricultura production of sugar cane. Near the city is located the agro industrial company Sol de Laredo, which produces sugar and its derivates.
Festivals
Tourism
- Lake Conache, located close to the town Conache.
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References
- ↑ (Spanish)"Plan de Desarrollo Concertado de Laredo 2007- 2015 fiesta de la marinera". Retrieved November 23, 2012.