Official Name: | Laredo, Peru |
Flag Size: | 100px |
Pushpin Map: | Peru |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Peru |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | La Libertad |
Subdivision Type2: | Province |
Government Type: | Mayor–council government |
Leader Title: | Mayor |
Leader Name: | Javier Rodriguez Vasquez (2019-2022) |
Established Title: | Founded |
Established Date: | December 28, 1961 |
Pop Est As Of: | 2017 |
Pop Est Footnotes: | [1] |
Population Est: | 35921 |
Timezone: | PET |
Utc Offset: | -5 |
Coordinates: | -8.0865°N -78.9598°W |
Elevation M: | 89 |
Postal Code Type: | ZIP code(s) |
Area Code: | 044 |
Blank Name: | Demonym |
Blank Info: | (Spanish; Castilian: laredino/a|links=no) |
Website: | Municipality of Laredo |
Laredo is the city capital of Laredo District located 9 km from Trujillo, in La Libertad Region, Peru.[2]
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.
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.