| Chongoyape | |
| Native Name Lang: | es |
| Settlement Type: | District |
| Mapsize: | frameless |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  Peru |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Lambayeque |
| Subdivision Type2: | Province |
| Subdivision Name2: | Chiclayo |
| Parts Type: | Subdivisions |
| Parts Style: | para |
| Established Title: | Founded |
| Established Date: | July 30, 1840 |
| Seat Type: | Capital |
| Seat: | Chongoyape |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Leader Name: | Agustín Lozano |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Area Total Km2: | 712 |
| Elevation M: | 209 |
| Population Total: | 25400 |
| Population As Of: | 2013 |
| Population Density Km2: | 35,67 |
| Timezone1: | PET |
| Utc Offset1: | -5 |
| Blank Name Sec1: | UBIGEO |
| Blank Info Sec1: | 140102 |
Chongoyape District is one of twenty districts of the province Chiclayo in Peru,[1] located in the Department of Lambayeque, under the administration of the regional government of Lambayeque, Peru. The Tinajones reservoir and Carhuaquero hydroelectric center are nearby.
The word Chongoyape comes from the Quechua language and means sad or crying heart.
The district capital of the district of Chongoyape is the city of Chongoyape, located to the east of the city of Chiclayo. It was founded on June 17, 1825, on land donated by the landowner Pedro José de las Muñecas, with the name of Santa Catalina de Chongoyape, in honor of the donor’s wife, Catalina Agüero.
The citizens of Chongoyape mostly work in agriculture, which highlights the planting of rice and sugar cane as well as corn.
Among the wildlife that can be seen are the White-winged Guan, the spectacled bear, the Puna, the Ocelot, White Tail Deer, eagles of different spices, CaracCara, guanacos, llamas, condors and other endemic species. Around the Private Reserve Chaparri, the following birds, among others, can be seen: Brush-headed Duck, White-winged Guan, Tyrannulet Grey and White, White-tailed Magpie, Baird's Flycatcher, and Tumbes Sparrow.
This reserve, which was created in 2001, is located in the outside region of Chongoyape. Chaparrí Reserve was the first reserve to get support from the Department of Protected Areas of the National Institute of Human Resources (INRENA). Animals like the Pava Albiblanca and spectacled bear, who are endangered, are kept in captivity.
Also found in the Private Reserve Chaparri:
Thanks to the support of the rural community of Chongoyape and private enterprises this project is being carried out with good results.
Chongoyape is the birthplace of the famous song "La Chongoyapana" composed by professor and poet Arthur Schutt Saco. He was amazed at the beauty of Zoraida Leguía, who was the granddaughter of former Peru president Augusto B. Leguia. Saco wrote the song in 1902.
para este pobre que te ha venidosiguiendo, ingrata...Sé que tus ojos abrasadoresmiran con ansias.
al venturoso que te desdeñay a quien tu amas.Pero ¡no importa! Yo también tengo
quien me idolatre,quien por mi pena, por mi suspiray aun vierte lagrimas...Tiene ojos verdes, cabellos rubiosy tez de nácar.
Y sus sonrisas son las cancionesde la esperanza.
Con que así mira no me desdeñes,niña simpática;porque aburrido tal vez me ahorque de tu ventana.
Y entonces el vulgo diría al verte,cuando pasares;Ahí va la niña de faz de cielocuyo amor mata.
Chongoyape is also known for their sweetbreads. One of their special sweetbreads is called “Chongoyape”. Also, since Chongoyape belongs to the region of Lambayeque, they are known for a pastry called King Kong, made with the same old methods and provided by the Valera family (heirs of the great Eufemio Valera). Another dish of Chongoyape is known for is shurumbo, a soup made with green banana, cassava, beans and pork. This plate is traditional in Chongoyape.