Laredo, Trujillo

Laredo, Peru

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

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

Laredo

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