San Lorenzo District is one of thirty-four

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of the Jauja Province, located in the

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Banco de Información Distrital
''. Retrieved April 11, 2008. The district was created by the Law No. 9631 in October 21, 1942, during the first term of President

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Districts of the Department of Junín Districts of the Jauja province {{Junín-geo-stub