Jaén Province, Peru

Jaén
Province

Location of Jaén in the Cajamarca Region
Country Peru
Region Cajamarca
Founded May 19, 1828
Capital Jaén
Government
  Mayor Walter Prieto Maitre
Area
  Total 5,232.57 km2 (2,020.31 sq mi)
Population
  Total 179,699
  Density 34/km2 (89/sq mi)
UBIGEO 0608
Website www.munijaen.gob.pe

The Jaén Province is one of the thirteen provinces in the Cajamarca Region of Peru. Geographically, the province has a mountainous terrain crisscrossed by the rivers of the Huancabamba-Chamaya Basin, which drain towards the Marañón River. Its weather is characterized by high temperatures all year long and heavy rains from October through March. Agriculture and husbandry absorb over half of the province workforce. rice and coffee are main crops.

Political division

The province is divided into twelve districts.

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Coordinates: 5°42′S 78°48′W / 5.700°S 78.800°W / -5.700; -78.800

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