Chota | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Cathedral of Chota | |
  Chota | |
| Coordinates: 6°33′41″S 78°38′55″W / 6.56139°S 78.64861°W | |
| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Cajamarca |
| Province | Chota |
| District | Chota |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Werner Cabrera Campos |
| Area | |
| • Total | 392.47 km2 (151.53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,388 m (7,835 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 47,279 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
Chota is a town in Northern Peru, capital of the province Chota in the region Cajamarca. The city is the seat of the Territorial Prelature of Chota.