Salaverry

Salaverry
Salaverry Port
Salaverry Port
Flag of Salaverry
Official seal of Salaverry
Salaverry is located in Peru
Salaverry
Salaverry
Coordinates: 8°13′17.02″S 78°58′34.97″W / 8.2213944°S 78.9763806°W / -8.2213944; -78.9763806
Country Peru
RegionLa Libertad
ProvinceTrujillo
Government
 • MayorMiguel Ángel Martínez Vargaz Durango
Population
 (2007)
 • Urban
13,892
 • Demonym
Salaverrino(a)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
WebsiteMunicipality of Salaverry

Salaverry is a port town located 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) southeast of Trujillo city in the La Libertad Region, Peru. It is the capital of Salaverry District and it is located at around 8°13′16″S 78°58′34″W / 8.22111°S 78.97611°W / -8.22111; -78.97611. The port, rebuilt in the 1960s by an English company, is able to accommodate large cruise ships.