Callao District
Callao | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location in Callao | |
| Country | Peru |
| Province | Callao |
| Founded | August 20, 1836 |
| Capital | Callao |
| Subdivisions | 1 populated center |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Pedro López Barrios (2019–2022) |
| Area | |
• Total | 45.65 km2 (17.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
• Total | 451,260 |
| • Density | 9,885/km2 (25,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 070101 |
| Website | municallao |
Callao is a district of Callao, Peru. Its creation dates back to 1836, and its territory currently includes Jorge Chávez International Airport and the Port of Callao, the country's main seaport. Consequently, Callao is the largest port of entry to Peru.