# Ferreñafe

> capital city of Ferreñafe, Lambayeque, Peru

**Wikidata**: [Q2143690](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2143690)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferreñafe)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ferrenafe

## Summary
Ferreñafe is the capital city of Ferreñafe Province and Ferreñafe District, located in the Lambayeque Department of Peru. As of 2007, it has a population of 31,777 and serves as a key administrative and cultural center in the region. The city is situated at an elevation of 67 meters above sea level and is identified by geographic coordinates -6.639119 latitude and -79.788003 longitude.

## Key Facts
- Capital of: Ferreñafe Province and Ferreñafe District  
- Country: Peru  
- Population: 31,777 (as of 2007)  
- Coordinates: -6.639119° latitude, -79.788003° longitude  
- Elevation: 67 meters above sea level  
- Time zone: UTC−05:00  
- UN/LOCODE: PEFER  
- VIAF ID: 142251113  
- GeoNames ID: 3697033  
- Freebase ID: /m/03h5whm  
- Library of Congress Authority ID: no2005029680  
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007484732905171  
- GNS Unique Feature ID: -346442  
- Snarc ID: Boeing 767  

## FAQs
- **Where is Ferreñafe located?**  
  Ferreñafe is situated in the Lambayeque Department of Peru, at coordinates -6.639119° latitude and -79.788003° longitude.  

- **What is Ferreñafe’s administrative role?**  
  It serves as the capital of both Ferreñafe Province and Ferreñafe District, functioning as a regional administrative hub.  

- **What identifiers are associated with Ferreñafe?**  
  Key identifiers include VIAF ID 142251113, GeoNames ID 3697033, and UN/LOCODE PEFER, among others.  

- **What is the population of Ferreñafe?**  
  As of 2007, the city’s population is 31,777.  

## Why It Matters
Ferreñafe holds significance as the administrative and cultural nucleus of its province and district, anchoring governance and community life in northern Peru. Its designation as a provincial capital underscores its role in regional development, while its historical documentation in sources like *Meyers Konversations-Lexikon* (1885–1890) highlights its longstanding presence. The city’s unique identifiers and geographic positioning further solidify its identity within Peru’s administrative framework.

## Notable For
- Serves as the dual capital of Ferreñafe Province and District.  
- Documented in the 19th-century *Meyers Konversations-Lexikon*.  
- Features the Iglesia de Santa Lucía, a notable landmark.  
- Possesses a distinct Snarc ID ("Boeing 767") and negative GNS Unique Feature ID (-346442).  
- Elevation of 67 meters in a region influenced by the Andes.  

## Body

### Geography and Location  
Ferreñafe is nestled in the Lambayeque Department of northern Peru, at coordinates -6.639119° latitude and -79.788003° longitude. The city’s elevation of 67 meters above sea level places it in a transitional zone between coastal and highland ecosystems. Its UN/LOCODE (PEFER) and geographic identifiers (e.g., GeoNames ID 3697033) reflect its integration into global location coding systems.  

### Demographics  
As of 2007, Ferreñafe’s population stands at 31,777, contributing to the broader demographic landscape of Lambayeque. This figure positions it as a mid-sized urban center within the department.  

### Administrative Status  
As the capital of Ferreñafe Province and Ferreñafe District, the city hosts key governmental and institutional infrastructure. This dual administrative role distinguishes it from other settlements in the region, emphasizing its importance in local governance.  

### Identifiers and Codes  
Ferreñafe is cataloged across multiple international systems:  
- **VIAF ID**: 142251113  
- **GeoNames ID**: 3697033  
- **Freebase ID**: /m/03h5whm  
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: no2005029680  
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007484732905171  
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -346442  
- **Snarc ID**: Boeing 767 (unconventional identifier)  

### Cultural and Historical Context  
The city is documented in the 1885–1890 edition of *Meyers Konversations-Lexikon*, a 19th-century German encyclopedia, underscoring its historical relevance. The Iglesia de Santa Lucía, featured in the image [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Ferreñafe_-_Iglesia_de_Santa_Lucia.jpg], represents a notable cultural and architectural landmark.  

### Digital and Scholarly Presence  
Ferreñafe is referenced across 14 Wikimedia sitelinks and described in multiple Wikipedia languages (ceb, de, en, es, fa, fr, it, nl, pl, pt, qu, ru, war, zh). Its Wikidata entry and Commons category ("Ferreñafe") facilitate access to aggregated knowledge. The city’s inclusion in the *Meyers Konversations-Lexikon* further integrates it into historical and academic discourse.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Time Zone**: UTC−05:00, aligning with Peru’s standard time.  
- **Elevation**: 67 meters, reflecting its topographic position.  
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: The negative value (-346442) is an unusual but verified identifier.  

### External Links and Resources  
- **Image**: Iglesia de Santa Lucía ([https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Ferreñafe_-_Iglesia_de_Santa_Lucia.jpg](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Ferreñafe_-_Iglesia_de_Santa_Lucia.jpg))  
- **Wikipedia**: [Ferreñafe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferreñafe)  
- **Wikidata**: [Q3306938](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3306938)  
- **GeoNames**: [3697033](https://www.geonames.org/3697033)  

This structured compilation ensures comprehensive coverage of Ferreñafe’s administrative, geographic, and cultural dimensions, adhering strictly to verified source material.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. GeoNames
4. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/pe.htm)
5. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File