San Miguel District, San Miguel

San Miguel
District
Country Peru
RegionCajamarca
ProvinceSan Miguel
CapitalSan Miguel de Pallaques
Government
 • MayorGuillermo Espinoza Rodas
Area
 • Total
368.26 km2 (142.19 sq mi)
Elevation
2,620 m (8,600 ft)
Population
 (2005 census)
 • Total
15,871
 • Density43/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
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San Miguel District is one of thirteen districts of the province San Miguel in Peru. San Miguel was founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1532 and is thus the oldest European town in Peru.

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