Canta province
Canta | |
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The town of Canta | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Canta in Lima | |
| Country | Peru |
| Department | Lima |
| Capital | Canta |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Arturo Óscar Paredes Salcedo (2019-2022) |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,687.29 km2 (651.47 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,819 m (9,249 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 11,548 |
| • Density | 6.8441/km2 (17.726/sq mi) |
| UBIGEO | 1504 |
Canta is a province of the department of Lima, Peru. From the administrative point of view of the Catholic Church in Peru, it forms part of the Diocese of Huacho. It is located approximately 105 kilometres (65 mi) to the northeast of the capital, Lima.