| Purus | |
|---|---|
| District | |
| Country |
|
| Region | Ucayali |
| Province | Purús |
| Founded | July 2, 1943 |
| Capital | Esperanza |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Emilio Montes Bardales |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17,847.8 km2 (6,891.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 3,485 |
| • Density | 0.20/km2 (0.51/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
| UBIGEO | 250401 |
Purús District is the only district of the Purús Province located in the Ucayali Region in Peru. The Purus River runs through it.
It includes the town of Palestina.
Coordinates: 9°47′55″S 70°45′12″W / 9.79861°S 70.75333°W