Canta
Canta is a town in the Lima Region, in western Peru. The town is located on the Chillón River and is the capital of the Canta Province. With a population of 2,385, it is also the capital of Canta District.
- Town with about 1,650 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 2,840 metres (9,310 feet)
- Description: town in Lima, Peru
Places of Interest
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Places in the Area
Nearby places include Obrajillo.
Canta
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Latitude
-11.46745° or 11° 28′ 3″ south
Longitude
-76.62434° or 76° 37′ 28″ west
Open location code
57W5G9MG+27
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In Other Languages
From Asturian to Waray—“Canta” goes by many names.
Places with the Same Name
Localities in the Area
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