La Pampa, Peru Explained

La Pampa
Pushpin Map:Peru
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Peru
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Arequipa
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:CamanĂ¡
Subdivision Type3:District
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Wilber Sergio Jahuira Apaza
(2019-2022)
Unit Pref:Metric
Elevation M:22
Population Density Km2:auto

La Pampa is the capital of Samuel Pastor District in CamanĂ¡ Province in Peru. As of 2019, the town had a population of around 25,000. During this period, the town faced massive amounts of illegal mining operations for gold.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Collyns . Dan . Inside La Pampa: the illegal mining city Peru is trying to wipe out . 28 April 2024 . . 25 March 2019.