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Laredo, Trujillo

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Laredo, Peru
Traffic circle in the highway at the entrance of the city
Traffic circle in the highway at the entrance of the city
Flag of Laredo, Peru
Laredo, Peru is located in Peru
Laredo, Peru
Laredo, Peru
Location in Peru
Coordinates: 8°5′11.51″S 78°57′35.35″W / 8.0865306°S 78.9598194°W / -8.0865306; -78.9598194
Country Peru
RegionLa Libertad
ProvinceTrujillo
FoundedDecember 28, 1961
Government
 • TypeMayor–council government
 • MayorJavier Rodriguez Vasquez
(2019-2022)
Elevation
89 m (292 ft)
Population
 • Estimate 
(2017)[1]
35,921
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
Area code044
Demonym(Spanish: laredino/a)
WebsiteMunicipality of Laredo

Laredo is the city capital of Laredo District located 9 km from Trujillo, in La Libertad Region, Peru.[2]

History

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The population of Laredo grew and the authorities asked President Alan Garcia to enact Law No. 25253, which was passed on June 19, 1990, giving Laredo the policy rank of a city, and extending its boundaries.

Education

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  • Technological Institute of Laredo, It provides education in careers of accounting, nursing and computer science. It is located in Los Laureles avenue of Laredo city.

Economy

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The city is located in a valley with high agricultura production of sugar cane. Near the city is located the agro industrial company Sol de Laredo, which produces sugar and its derivates.

Festivals

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Tourism

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Perú: Población estimada al 30 de junio y tasa de crecimiento de las ciudades capitales, por departamento, 2011 y 2015. Perú: Estimaciones y proyecciones de población total por sexo de las principales ciudades, 2012-2015 (Report). Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. March 2012. Retrieved 2015-06-03.
  2. ^ (in Spanish)"Plan de Desarrollo Concertado de Laredo 2007- 2015 fiesta de la marinera". Retrieved November 23, 2012.
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