Canta | |
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 View of the town of Canta | |
  Canta Location in Peru | |
| Coordinates: 11°28′1.2″S 76°37′26.4″W / 11.467000°S 76.624000°W | |
| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Lima |
| Province | Canta |
| District | Canta |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Arturo Paredes Salcedo (2019-2022) |
| Elevation | 2,819 m (9,249 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 2,385 |
| Demonym | Canteño/a |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (PET) |
Canta is a town in the Lima Region, in western Peru. The town is located on the Chillón River and is the capital of the Canta Province. With a population of 2,385 (2017 census), it is also the capital of Canta District. It is frequently visited by tourists from Lima because of its quietness and the beauty of its natural landscapes. The town's altitude is 2,819 m above sea level.