Piura

The department of Piura is one of the 24 departments of Peru


Piura

The department of Piura is one of the 24 departments of Peru. Located on the north coast of the country, it borders to the north with Tumbes and Ecuador; to the south, with Lambayeque; to the east with Cajamarca; and finally west with the Mar de Grau. T

he greatest extent of its territory is crossed by the Piura River, which is born in the Huancabamba mountain range. With an area of ​​35,892.49 km², which is equivalent to 3% of the total territory of Peru, this department is divided into 8 provinces and has a total of 64 districts.The provinces of this department are the following: Ayabaca, Huancabamba, Morropón , Paita, Piura, Sechura, Sullana, Talara.