La Libertad Postal Codes: 13000 to 13871

Key Facts

La Libertad is a coastal region and department located in northwestern Peru, stretching from the Pacific Ocean coastline to the high Andes mountains. It serves as an important administrative and economic hub in northern Peru, with its capital city of Trujillo being the country's third-largest metropolitan area. Covering approximately 25,500 square kilometers, La Libertad features diverse geography that includes arid coastal plains, fertile river valleys, and rugged mountainous terrain reaching elevations over 4,000 meters. The department has a population of around 1.8 million people and is divided into 12 provinces, each with its own distinct characteristics and administrative functions. La Libertad is particularly notable for its rich archaeological heritage, containing important pre-Columbian sites including the ancient Moche capital of Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in the ancient world, and the Huaca del Sol and Huaca de la Luna temple complexes. The region's economy is diversified across agriculture, fishing, mining, and growing tourism, with its coastal location providing important port facilities at Salaverry. To access detailed postal code information for any of La Libertad's 12 provinces or their constituent districts, please use our comprehensive location search tools.

Neighboring Regions

• Lambayeque
• Cajamarca
• San Martín
• Huánuco
• Áncash