Virú
Virú is a town in Northern Peru, capital of the province Virú in the region La Libertad. This town is located 48 km south of Trujillo city and is primarily an agricultural center in the Viru Valley.- Type: Town with 10,400 residents
- Description: capital city of Virú, La Libertad, Peru
- Also known as: “Viru”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Mass.
Virú
- Categories: city and locality
- Location: Virú District, Virú Province, La Libertad, Peru, South America
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Latitude
-8.41429° or 8° 24′ 51″ south
Longitude
-78.75221° or 78° 45′ 8″ west
Population
10,400
Elevation
75 metres (246 feet)
UN/LOCODE
PE VIR
Open location code
6733H6PX+74
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=town
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Las Palmeras and Valle Dorado.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Plaza Mayor de Virú and Municipalidad Provincial de Viru.
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