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Víctor Larco Herrera
District
Map
Country Peru
RegionLa Libertad
ProvinceTrujillo
FoundedJanuary 22, 1943
CapitalBuenos Aires
Government
 • MayorCarlos Enrique Vasquez Llamo
Area
 • Total18.02 km2 (6.96 sq mi)
Elevation
3 m (10 ft)
Population
 (2005 census)
 • Total51,288
 • Density2,800/km2 (7,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO130111

Víctor Larco Herrera also called Víctor Larco is a district and a city of the north coast of Peru, is located on a plain along the Pacific Ocean and is linked by a conurbation with Trujillo city in La Libertad region, is considered one of the 9 districts of the urban area known as Trujillo Metropolitano,[1] one of the most populous metropolitan areas of Peru; it is also one of the 11 districts of Trujillo province.[2] Victor Larco is the district that has the highest human development index (HDI) out of Lima Metropolitana, according to a study published by the United Nations Development Programme.[3] In the early twentieth century, for its mild climate and fresh, it was known as Buenos Aires and then in 1945 got the name of Víctor Larco Herrera in memory of the illustrious philanthropist Trujillan who was a benefactor of the city.

Today Víctor Larco is a commercial and residential urban center that still retains much of green areas and shopping areas like Larco avenue, Fatima avenue , etc., Growing residential areas, educational centers at all levels that join students and teachers from around the country; also has tourist attractions like the Tunnel of desires in the Water Walk, Santiago de Huamán church dating from the colonial era, the resort of Buenos Aires, the Paso Horse Mural, among others. Towards the south of the district still retains some of its countryside in the area near the river Moche and its mouth at the Pacific Ocean.

Identity elements

Víctor Larco has important traditions as marinera dance being Víctor El Chino Calderón an important exponent; training of paso horses that is performed mainly an Association of Breeders and Owners of Paso Horses.

Symbols

  • Coat of arms
  • Flag
  • Hymn
The hymn was written by Ramiro Mendoza Sánchez (lyrics) and music by Nelson Alfonso Asmat Vega. The municipality of the city sets the hymn mainly through official civic ceremonies held in the city with the interpretation thereof by bands of musicians. The hymn expresses greetings and appreciation to the city through its history.

Towns

In Victor Larco Herrera district there are the following towns:

  • California
  • Las Hortencias de California
  • San José de California
  • Santa Edelmira
  • Fátima
  • Vista Alegre
  • San Pedro
  • San Andres V Etapa
  • El Golf
  • Huamán
  • Las Palmeras del Golf
  • Las Flores del Golf
  • Los Jardines del Golf
  • Las Palmas
  • Buenos Aires
  • Los Sauces
  • Las Flores
  • Liberación Social
  • Magisterial El Golf
  • La Encalada
  • Villa Florencia

Transportation

Principal streets

Victor Larco Municipality
Civic celebration ceremony in the main square of Vista Alegre
Peruvian Paso contest
Marinera dance in Víctor Larco

Some of the most important streets in Víctor Larco district are:

  • Larco avenue
Main article: Larco avenue (Trujillo)
This avenue takes its name of the famous trujillan politician Víctor Larco Herrera; in this avenue are located many companies such as Cesar Vallejo University, RENIEC (Office for National Identity Register), etc.
  • Manuel Seoane avenue this avenue goes to Buenos Aires beach.
  • Fátima avenue in the limits with Trujillo district at north begins in Larco avenue.
  • El Golf avenue
  • Dos de mayo avenue
  • César Vallejo avenue
  • Prolongación Juam Pablo II avenue
  • Avenida Huamán, takes its name of the traditional and historic town of Huamán.
  • Los Paujiles avenue .

Education

Panoramic view toward Víctor Larco Herrera district

Economy

Victor Larco district according to study published by INEI in the year 2009, there were 146 companies in the manufacturing sector which accounted for 2.9 percent in that year of the total of the province of Trujillo.

Victor Larco
View from the air of Víctor Larco district joining with Trujillo

Principal brands

1. UCV, it is the principal mark of the largest consortium of universities constituted by the Cesar Vallejo University, "Lord of Sipan University" and "Autónoma University of Peru," the first of which has its headquarters in the Victor Larco Herrera District in Trujillo city. It was founded by engineer César Acuña Peralta in 1991. Today this brand has six branches in the country and is projected to internationalization in Miami city. This brand also has several teams of volleyball and soccer, the main one is Club Deportivo Universidad César Vallejo, who in 2012 participates in the tournament of Peruvian first division.

2. UCV Satelital, is a television channel that Broadcasts its signal from Victor Larco district and some of its programs are seen in other cities through their respective subsidiaries. This TV station is located in block 17 of Avenida Larco in front of Cesar Vallejo University

Tourism

Some attractions are:

  • Santiago de Huamán Church, is located in Main Square of the town.
  • Huaman Main Square, in this place it is celebrated the festival of Patron Lord of Huaman, and also beauty contests.
  • Buenos Aires beach
  • Larco avenue
  • Paseo de las Aguas
  • Association of Breeders and Owners of Paso Horses in La Libertad
  • Victor Larco Main Square
  • Vista Alegre Main Square
  • Peruvian paso Wall
  • California park
Tourism in Víctor Larco
  • Park called El Paseo de Aguas
    Park called El Paseo de Aguas
  • Queens of Trujillo Spring Festival in visiting the Paseo de Aguas
    Queens of Trujillo Spring Festival in visiting the Paseo de Aguas
  • Pool fun in the Paseo de Aguas
    Pool fun in the Paseo de Aguas
  • Tunnel of desires in the El Paseo de Aguas
    Tunnel of desires in the El Paseo de Aguas
  • Chalanes Trujillanos in horses
    Chalanes Trujillanos in horses
  • Guaripolas in a show
    Guaripolas in a show
  • Contest Miss Internacional in Santiago De Huamán
    Contest Miss Internacional in Santiago De Huamán

Festivals

  • Patron Lord of Huaman

The origin of this tradition dates back more than 300 years. It is a religious festival that attracts the interest of pilgrims and tourists who visit the historic temple of Santiago de Huaman. The celebration of the festival takes place from 13 to 27 May in honor of the Lord of Huaman; are made novenas, rosary and confessions offered by his faithful devotees. The celebrations also include morning and afternoon sports. Ie the main day are performed special celebrations, flag hoisting, solemn festive mass which is chaired by the Archbishop of Trujillo, also a procession of the sacred image and input to his parish with typical band of musicians. According to tradition, a fishermen went to the beach totorales old known as "La Bocana" and found three chests that drew heavily to shore. In one of the chests were discovered clothes, in the second and third holy image of the Lord in parts. They moved around the town where armed and wore the sacred image. One of the seamen waking Huaman said Lord, save us! and named him. The Bishop of Trujillo when knew the finding ordered to build a chapel at the site of the discovery but appeared destroyed. He was returned to redo beyond and also was destroyed, then the native fishermen decided to build the church in the village of Huaman. [4]

  • Patron Lord of the Sea in june.
  • Víctor Larco anniversary, in january.
  • Saint Judas Tadeo feast in october 7.
  • Santa Rosa, from 19 to 30 month of august in Buenos Aires.
  • Lord of miracles, october 18, in Vista Alegre.

Security of citizenship

As in other areas of Trujillo city, the safety of the people of Victor Larco is the responsibility of the National Police, which operates mainly in the district from the police station in Buenos Aires. They are joined by the work of the staff of public safety called serenazgo which is a municipal public security surveillance of the City of Victor Larco and also are important the offices of the judiciary installed in the district.

For greater security to the citizens Víctor Larco has installed in its jurisdiction sophisticated video surveillance cameras in strategic locations in the district that record events that occur in their coverage angles in areas where these cameras have been installed.[5][6]

See also

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References

  1. ^ "Plan estratégico de desarrollo integral y sostenible de Trujillo" (PDF) (in Spanish). Retrieved July 19, 2012. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |editorial= (help)
  2. ^ Template:Es icon Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital.The Complete name of district is Víctor Larco Herrera but commonly known as Víctor Larco Retrieved April 11, 2008.
  3. ^ "Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo". Retrieved July 17, 2012.
  4. ^ "(spanish) Trujillo: Con fervor celebran al Señor de Huamán en Buenos Aires". Retrieved September 15, 2012.
  5. ^ "(spanish) Cámaras de video vigilan Víctor Larco". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |accessdare= ignored (help)
  6. ^ "(spanish) Plan municipal reduce índice delincuencial en Víctor Larco". {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |accessdare= ignored (help)


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