# Gran Chimu Province, La Libertad Department – Districts

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/peru/la-libertad/gran-chimu/

Province · La Libertad Department 

# Gran Chimu Province

Gran Chimu Province is a province of Peru in La Libertad Department. It covers **1,288.3 km²**. It is divided into 4 districts. 116 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 142 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,288km²
- 4districts
- 142mapped services

## Where is Gran Chimu Province?

Gran Chimu Province lies in [La Libertad Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/la-libertad/), [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). It borders 5 other provinces: [Ascope Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/la-libertad/ascope/), [Cajabamba Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/cajamarca/cajabamba/), [Cajamarca Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/cajamarca/cajamarca/), [Contumaza Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/cajamarca/contumaza/) and [Otuzco Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/la-libertad/otuzco/). By area it is the 171st largest of 196 provinces in Peru. It covers 5.1% of [La Libertad Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/la-libertad/). The centre of Gran Chimu Province is about 523 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. It is about 76 km from Trujillo, the main town of La Libertad Department. The centre point is at 7.5961° S, 78.5880° W.

Source: [Instituto Geográfico Nacional - IGN via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-per).

## Things to see in and around Gran Chimu Province

OpenStreetMap lists 4 named sights in Gran Chimu Province: 3 attractions; 1 monument.

- Casa La Uva Cascas · attraction
- Cristo de las Rocas · attraction
- Gracias Por Su Visita · attraction
- San Gabriel Arcángel · monument

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Gran Chimu Province

- Time zoneUTC−5, no daylight saving · America/Lima
- CurrencySol (PEN)
- Country calling code+51
- LanguagesSpanish, Quechua, Aymara
- Plug typesType A, B, C · 220 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport (CJA) · Cajamarca52 km
- Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport (TRU) · Trujillo79 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:52) and shortest in Jun (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:23, sunset around 18:04).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Districts of Gran Chimu Province

District Area km² Localities Services 

[Cascas](https://wherepedia.org/peru/la-libertad/gran-chimu/cascas/) 467 38 66 

[Lucma](https://wherepedia.org/peru/la-libertad/gran-chimu/lucma/) 287 33 30 

[Marmot](https://wherepedia.org/peru/la-libertad/gran-chimu/marmot/) 300 20 18 

[Sayapullo](https://wherepedia.org/peru/la-libertad/gran-chimu/sayapullo/) 234 26 28 

Source: [Instituto Geográfico Nacional - IGN via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-per); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Villages and localities in Gran Chimu Province

Open gazetteers list **116 villages, towns and localities** in Gran Chimu Province. The largest with a recorded population: Cascas (4,299), Sayapullo (764), Lucma (652), Compín (557), Agua Blanca (421) and Huancay (371). Settlements here lie between about 388 m and 2,914 m above sea level (median 1,514 m).

- 9 De Octubre
- Agua Agria
- Agua Blanca
- Brasil
- Casais
- Cascas
- Casman
- Chacapunta
- Chacrashina
- Chanchamayo
- Chugur
- Chumullachi
- Chuquillanqui
- Cojitambo
- Colpa
- Compin
- Compín
- Conoden
- Cormot
- Corrales
- Cruz Pampa
- Cruz de Molino
- Cuyna
- El Chorrillo
- El Cruce
- El Espejo
- El Espinal
- El Huayo
- El Platanar
- El Porvenir
- El Salitre
- El Sauce
- El Suit
- Farrat
- Hacienda Colpa
- Hacienda Jaguay
- Hacienda Sacamaca
- Huachacual
- Hualisinche
- Huancajanga
- Huancay
- Huayday
- Huayito
- Jagüey
- Jolluco Alto
- Jolluco Bajo
- La Alcantarilla
- La Banda
- La Capilla
- La Clambay
- La Colorada
- La Cuesta
- La Cueva
- La Florida
- La Lucma
- La Ramada
- La Totora
- Lagunas
- Las Palmas
- Llacahuan
- Llanos
- Lleden
- Lucma
- Lucmacucho
- Lucmayacu
- Lumayaco
- Machasen
- Machay
- Malin
- Marmot
- Moyobamba
- Mulluara
- Nuevo Progreso
- Ochape
- Pallares
- Palmira
- Pampa Larga
- Pampa de Chepate
- Pampas del Bao
- Panama
- Pauco Seco
- Penintay
- Piden
- Pinchaday
- Progreso Colon
- Progreso Colón
- Puente Ochape
- Punguchique
- Punta Moreno
- Quebrada Honda
- Quilca
- Rambra
- Rancho Grande
- Recuaycito
- Sacamaca
- Sacha Grande
- Samamuy
- San Andres
- San Felipe
- San Martin
- San Martín
- Sayapullito
- Sayapullo
- Septen
- Shite
- Simbron
- Simbrón
- Singarran
- Sinupe
- Siuco
- Succhabamba
- Succhubamba
- Tallacucho
- Tambillo
- Tambo Puquio
- Zapotal

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Gran Chimu Province

Named natural and historic features inside Gran Chimu Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

9 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Laguna Coan
- Quebrada Colpa
- Río Cascas
- Río Chuquillanqui
- Río Grande
- Río Huancay
- Río Jorge
- Río Membrillo
- Río San Felipe
- Río de Ochape

### Hills and mountains

5 mountains.

- Cerro Chin Chin · 4,268 m
- Cerro Rumán · 3,281 m
- Cerro Balconcillo · 3,229 m
- Cerro Calvayuque · 1,724 m
- Cerro Fila de Carangas · 1,613 m

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Gran Chimu Province and the best time to visit

In Gran Chimu Province, the warmest month is Sep (average 20 °C) and the coolest is Dec (18 °C). About 325 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Mar (62 mm) and the driest Aug (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to December**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 19 44 

Feb 19 38 

Mar 19 62 

Apr 19 42 

May 19 16 

Jun 19 4 

Jul 19 7 

Aug 20 2 

Sep 20 9 

Oct 19 31 

Nov 18 36 

Dec 18 33 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Gran Chimu Province

Places mapped inside Gran Chimu Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals2
- Banks1
- Hotels6
- Schools124
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants7
- Police stations1

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Gran Chimu Province?In La Libertad Department, Peru
- What borders Gran Chimu Province?Ascope Province, Cajabamba Province, Cajamarca Province, Contumaza Province and Otuzco Province
- What is there to see in Gran Chimu Province?Casa La Uva Cascas, Cristo de las Rocas, Gracias Por Su Visita, San Gabriel Arcángel
- What time zone is Gran Chimu Province in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Gran Chimu Province?Sol (PEN)
- What language is spoken in Gran Chimu Province?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Gran Chimu Province?116 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Gran Chimu Province?Settlements lie between 388 m and 2,914 m
- What is the highest point in Gran Chimu Province?Cerro Chin Chin (4,268 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Gran Chimu Province?January to December
- How many hospitals are in Gran Chimu Province?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Gran Chimu Province?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Gran Chimu Province?PE1311 (OCHA common operational dataset)