The Alto Amazonas Province is one of the eight

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in the Loreto Region of

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. Located in the northeastern

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, the culturally and biodiverse Province of Alto Amazonas is divided into six districts. Per August 1, 2005 (law Nº 8593), the following five districts were reallocated to the newly created province Datem del Marañón: Barranca, Cahuapanas, Manseriche, Morona, Pastaza.

Political division

The province measures ] and is divided into six districts:

References

* Municipalidades del Peru
Municipalidades del Departamento de Loreto
retrieved June 24, 2008.

External links

*
Municipal website
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