Catacaos
Catacaos | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Coordinates: 5°15′55″S 80°40′30″W / 5.26528°S 80.67500°W | |
| Country | Peru |
| Region | Piura |
| Province | Piura |
| District | Catacaos |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jose Luis Martin Muñoz Vera |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,565.78 km2 (990.65 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
• Total | 75,870 |
• Estimate (2015) | 70,590 |
| • Density | 30/km2 (77/sq mi) |
| Website | www.municatacaos.gob.pe/ |
Catacaos is a town in the Piura Province, Piura Region, Peru. It is known for its gastronomy and crafts (or souvenirs).
The town was severely damaged by flash floods in March 2017 when the Piura River rose by 1.8 m (5.9 ft) and burst its banks.