San Pedro de Lloc | |
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Coordinates: 7°25′S 79°30′W / 7.417°S 79.500°W | |
Country | Peru |
Region | La Libertad |
Province | Pacasmayo |
Government | |
• Mayor | Victor Raúl Cruzado Rivera |
Area | |
• Total | 698.42 km2 (269.66 sq mi) |
Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) |
Population (2017) | |
• Total | 17,637 |
• Density | 25/km2 (65/sq mi) |
Demonym | Sanpedrino/a |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
Website | Official Website |
San Pedro de Lloc is a town in the La Libertad Region of northern Peru. It is the capital of the coastal Pacasmayo Province. It is located about 99 km north of the city of Trujillo.
San Pedro de Lloc is also known to be the last place of residence of the Italian-born scientist Antonio Raimondi. His home is located within a block of the main plaza and is open to the public as a museum.[citation needed]