Máncora District is a district in the Talara Province of the Piura Region in northwestern Peru. Its capital is the beach resort town of Máncora. Officially established as a district on November 14, 1908.

Máncora
Flag of Máncora
Coat of arms of Máncora
Location of Máncora in the Talara province
Location of Máncora in the Talara province
Country Peru
RegionPiura
ProvinceTalara
FoundedNovember 14, 1908
CapitalMáncora
Government
 • MayorJosé Alexander Ramirez Granda
(2019-2022)
Area
 • Total100.19 km2 (38.68 sq mi)
Elevation
3 m (10 ft)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total13,028
 • Density130/km2 (340/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO200706

Towns and villages

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Boundaries

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Las Pocitas Beach is a special place of Mancora District. Is recommended for everyone who tries to be away from a town movement.

Demographics

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According to the 2005 Census, the district has 8,570 inhabitants.

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4°06′11″S 81°02′53″W / 4.1031°S 81.0481°W / -4.1031; -81.0481