The Pataz Province is one of twelve provinces of the La Libertad Region in Peru. The capital of this province is the city of Tayabamba.

Pataz
Flag of Pataz
Coat of arms of Pataz
Location of Pataz in La Libertad Region
Location of Pataz in La Libertad Region
CountryPeru
RegionLa Libertad
CapitalTayabamba
Government
 • MayorOrleer Medina Barrios (2007)
Area
 • Total4,226.53 km2 (1,631.87 sq mi)
Population
 • Total66,559
 • Density16/km2 (41/sq mi)
UBIGEO1308
Websitewww.munipataz.gob.pe

Political division

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The province is divided into thirteen districts, which are:

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8°16′37″S 77°17′47″W / 8.276892°S 77.296486°W / -8.276892; -77.296486