 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (September 2023) |
Luya Province | |
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 View of the Huaylla-Belén Valley | |
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| Country | Peru |
| Region | Amazonas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,237 km2 (1,250 sq mi) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 44,436 |
| • Density | 14/km2 (36/sq mi) |
Luya Province is located in the south and west part of the Department of Amazonas in Peru.
Its principal rivers are:
- Marañon that flows from south to northwest and forms its extensive west limit with the department of Cajamarca
- Utcubamba, which runs from south to north-east and forms its east boundary with the provinces of Chachapoyas and Bongará
- Magunchal, which is born in the heights of the district of Colcamar, runs from south to north and ends into the Utcubamba, forming its most extensive and rich agricultural zone.
The province was created by law of February 5, 1861, has 23 districts and its capital is Lamud.[1]
- ^ Trade Promotion Series. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1925. p. 520.