Shapaja
Map
Interactive map of Shapaja
Country Peru
RegionSan Martín
ProvinceSan Martín
FoundedAugust 14, 1920
CapitalShapaja
Government
 • MayorLuis Alberto Delgado Babilonia
Area
 • Total
270.44 km2 (104.42 sq mi)
Elevation
207 m (679 ft)
Population
 • Total
1,799
 • Density6.652/km2 (17.23/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO220914

Shapaja District is one of fourteen districts of the province San Martín in Peru.[1] The name comes from Shapaja palm tree that is local to the region. The district is known for its beaches and fisheries which employ many of the locals.[2]

References

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  1. ^ (in Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital Archived 2008-04-23 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
  2. ^ www.peru.travel https://www.peru.travel/en/attractions/district-of-shapaja. Retrieved 2025-10-05. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

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