The Valleys of the Peruvian Coast and their Location

The valleys of the peruvian coast they extend from Ecuador to Chile through the entire coastline that borders the Pacific Ocean. Most of these valleys are areas populated by inhabitants that form small cities in order to give way to agriculture, which is the main source of income for these inhabitants..

The soil of the Peruvian coast, despite being arid and having abundant humidity, is characterized by being one of the most productive soils in the country due to its plains and the availability of water..

Thanks to the irrigation process and the temperate climate of most coastal valleys, the inhabitants have the possibility of producing two crops a year and thus being able to export them to other countries..

Article index

• 1 Characteristics of the valleys of Peru
• 2 The 53 valleys of the Peruvian coast
• 3 References

Characteristics of the valleys of Peru

The valleys of Peru are characterized by belonging to three types of zones with different climates:

-First, the northern coastal area where the valleys farthest from the seashore are, such as the Piura, Tumbes and Lambayeque valleys. Its climate is more or less warm.

-Second, the central or middle coastal zone where the most extensive valleys are located, such as the Rímac, Fortaleza and Lurín valley. It is characterized by its fairly arid (dry) climate and low rainfall.

-Finally, the southern coastal area where the narrowest valleys are, such as the Arequipa, Moquegua and Tacna valleys. Here there is a less humid climate but with much more sun than the other areas.

One of the most populated valleys is the Rímac Valley, as it is located in the capital of Peru, Lima.

The 53 valleys of the Peruvian coast

Chira Valley

San Lorenzo Valley

Chancay Valley

Lambayeque Valley

Chili Valley

Rímac Valley

Ica Valley

Chincha Valley

Pisco Valley

Alto Piura Valley

Osmos Valley

Motupe Valley

Nepeña Valley

Casma Valley

Huarmey Valley

Lurín Valley

Chilca Valley

Mala Valley

Palpa Valley

Nazca Valley

Acarí Valley

Yauca Valley

Tambo Valley

Locumba Valley

Sama Valley

Tacna Valley

Cañete Valley

Santa Lacramarca Valley

Moche Valley

Jequetepeque Valley

Chicama Valley

La Leche Valley

Chao Valley

Virú Valley

Squeaky Valley

Arequipa Valley

Zaña Valley

big Valley

Fortress Valley

Pativilca Valley

Supe Valley

Huaura Valley

Mantaro Valley

Chancamayo Valley

Zarumilla Valley

Moquegua Valley

Ocoña Valley

Majes Valley

Camaná Valley

Topara Valley

Vitor Valley

Osmore Valley

Caplina Valley

References

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