Santiago de Huamán
Santiago de Huamán | |
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From top and left to right: Huamán Church, Contest Miss International Peru 2012 in Huaman Square, Chalanes in Paso Horses | |
| Coordinates: 8°8.0′16.72″S 79°2′21.70″W / 8.1379778°S 79.0393611°W | |
| Country | Peru |
| Region | La Libertad Region |
| Province | Trujillo |
| District | Victor Larco |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Carlos Vásquez Llamo |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Demonym | Huamanino/a |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| Website | Víctor Larco Municipality |
Santiago de Huamán, simply known as Huaman (from Quechua: Waman meaning 'hawk') is a traditional village in Trujillo, Peru; it is located in the western part of the city in Víctor Larco Herrera. Currently its main attractions are the Baroque-style church and the Patron Festivities that are held every year in May or June.