# Piura > city of Peru, capital of Piura region **Wikidata**: [Q223966](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q223966) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piura) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/piura ## Summary Piura is a city in Peru, officially known as San Miguel de Piura, that serves as the capital of both the Piura region and the Piura Province. Founded in 1532, it is a major human settlement with a population of 473,025 as of the 2017 census. The city is located in northwestern Peru along the Piura River. ## Key Facts - **Official Name**: San Miguel de Piura. - **Country**: Peru. - **Inception**: 1532. - **Population**: 473,025 (2017 census); 377,896 (2007 census). - **Area**: 621.2 square kilometres. - **Coordinates**: Latitude -5.200833333333334, Longitude -80.62527777777778. - **Elevation**: 34 metres above sea level. - **Capital Of**: Piura Department, Piura Province, and Piura district. - **Location**: Situated in Piura Province, next to the Piura River. - **Time Zone**: UTC-5. - **Postal Code**: 20001. - **Local Dialing Code**: 73. - **UN/LOCODE**: PEPIU. - **Aliases**: San Miguel del Villar, Пиура. ## FAQs **What is the population of Piura?** According to the 2017 census, Piura has a population of 473,025. An earlier census in 2007 recorded the population at 377,896. **Where is Piura located?** Piura is located in the Piura Province of Peru, situated at an elevation of 34 metres above sea level near the Piura River. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 5.2 degrees south latitude and 80.6 degrees west longitude. **What is the history of Piura?** The city was established in 1532. It holds the distinction of being the capital of the Piura Department and the Piura Province. **What are the sister cities of Piura?** Piura is twinned with Bahía Blanca, Trujillo, and Oklahoma City. The sister city relationship with Oklahoma City was established in 2020. ## Why It Matters As the capital of the Piura region and province, Piura serves as a central administrative and economic hub in northwestern Peru. Its foundation in 1532 marks it as a historically significant location, being one of the earliest Spanish settlements in South America. The city's sustained population growth, increasing from 377,896 in 2007 to 473,025 in 2017, highlights its ongoing importance as a major urban center. It functions as a critical nexus for the surrounding districts, including Castilla, Catacaos, and Veintiséis de Octubre. ## Notable For - Being the capital of the Piura Department, Piura Province, and Piura district. - Its founding date of 1532, making it a historic settlement. - A population of nearly half a million people (473,025) as of 2017. - Its location along the Piura River. - Being the subject of entries in major encyclopedias including Encyclopædia Britannica, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, and The American Cyclopædia. ## Body ### Geography and Administration Piura is geographically positioned at -5.200833333333334 latitude and -80.62527777777778 longitude, resting at an elevation of 34 metres above sea level. The city covers a total area of 621.2 square kilometres. It is situated in the Piura Province and is located in or next to the Piura River. Administratively, Piura serves as the capital for three distinct jurisdictions: the Piura Department, the Piura Province, and the Piura district. The city's territory overlaps with several districts, including Piura district, Castilla District, Catacaos, and Veintiséis de Octubre District. ### Demographics The population of Piura has shown significant growth over the first decade of the 21st century. The 2007 census recorded a population of 377,896. By the 2017 census, the population had increased to 473,025. These figures are supported by references to publications from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática (INEI) of Peru. ### History and Names The city was founded in 1532. While it is commonly referred to as Piura, its official name is San Miguel de Piura. It also has historical or alternative names including San Miguel del Villar and the Russian name Пиура. The native label for the city is San Miguel de Piura. ### Identifiers and Codes Piura is identified by various international and local codes. Its UN/LOCODE is PEPIU. The postal code for the city is 20001, and the local dialing code is 73. Various library and authority systems identify the city, including the Library of Congress Authority ID (n82075387), VIAF ID (130811887), GeoNames ID (3693528), and a Freebase ID (/m/02wpwv). It also possesses identifiers for Quora, TasteAtlas, and Google Play Store. ### International Relations Piura maintains sister city relationships with three locations: Bahía Blanca, Trujillo, and Oklahoma City. The relationship with Oklahoma City was officially established in 2020. ### Media and Documentation The city is extensively documented across various platforms and languages. It has a Wikipedia title "Piura" and is covered in 62 sitelinks across languages including English, Spanish, Russian, German, and French. Visual documentation includes a flag image, a coat of arms image, and a page banner hosted on Wikimedia Commons. The city is described by sources such as the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, and The American Cyclopædia (1879). ## References 1. [Source](https://sistercitiesokc.org/about-us/our-cities) 2. Virtual International Authority File 3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 4. Czech National Authority Database 5. [2017 Peru Census](https://www.inei.gob.pe/media/MenuRecursivo/publicaciones_digitales/Est/Lib1539/libro.pdf) 6. [2007 Peru Census](https://www.inei.gob.pe/media/MenuRecursivo/publicaciones_digitales/Est/Lib1539/libro.pdf) 7. GeoNames 8. BBC Things 9. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/pe.htm) 10. [Source](https://it-ch.topographic-map.com/map-91wj57/Piura/?zoom=19¢er=-5.19798%2C-80.627&popup=-5.1977%2C-80.62687)