Lambayeque is a department of Peru in the country's northwest, the second smallest department by area yet its most densely populated. Its capital is Chiclayo, and a 2025 estimate placed the population at 1,404,376 across an area of 14,231.3 square kilometers. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
Facts
Population2025 figure from Lambayeque Region's own Wikipedia infobox. Population Estimate Year Area (sq km) Admission Year Connections
Associated With
Chiclayo, Cities Chiclayo is associated with Lambayeque Region.
Source Chiclayo (Wikipedia)
Peru, Countries Lambayeque Region is a region of Peru.
Source Lambayeque Region (Wikipedia)
Sources
1. Lambayeque Region (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationLead section
Lambayeque (Spanish pronunciation: [lambaˈʝeke]; Quechua: Lampalliqi) is a department of Peru. Located in the country's northwest, it is known for its rich Moche and Chimú historical past.
Infobox, capital
Capital Chiclayo
Infobox, population
Population (2025) Total 1404376
Infobox: area_total_km2
14231.3
Infobox, coordinates
6 26 S 79 52 W
View the Source 2. Wikidata: Lambayeque Region
Wikidata Q210061, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source Department of Lambayeque (Wikipedia)
Part Of: Peru, Lead paragraphQuote, Part Of: Peru, Lead paragraph
Quechua: Lampalliqi) is a department of Peru.
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