| Chimbote | |
|---|---|
| District | |
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Location of Chimbote in the Santa province |
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| Country |
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| Region | Ancash |
| Province | Santa |
| Founded | December 6, 1906 |
| Capital | Chimbote |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Guzman Aguirre Altamirano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,467 km2 (566 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 217,303 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (380/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
| UBIGEO | 021801 |
Chimbote District is one of nine districts of the province Santa in Peru.
Coordinates: 9°04′59″S 78°36′00″W / 9.08306°S 78.60000°W