Alto Amazonas Province

Alto Amazonas
Huallaga River near Yurimaguas
Huallaga River near Yurimaguas
Flag of Alto Amazonas
Coat of arms of Alto Amazonas
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Alto Amazonas Province
Location of Alto Amazonas in the Loreto Region
CountryPeru
RegionLoreto
CapitalYurimaguas
Government
 • MayorHector Hidalgo Rojas
Area
 • Total
18,764.32 km2 (7,244.94 sq mi)
Elevation
182 m (597 ft)
Population
 • Total
101,934
 • Density5.4/km2 (14/sq mi)
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Websitewww.muniaa.gob.pe

The Alto Amazonas Province is one of the eight provinces in the Loreto Region of Peru. Located in the northeastern Peruvian Amazon, the culturally and biodiverse Province of Alto Amazonas is divided into six districts. Per August 1, 2005 (law Nº 8593), the following five districts were reallocated to the newly created province Datem del Marañón: Barranca, Cahuapanas, Manseriche, Morona, Pastaza.