Piura 614034 219908882 2008-06-17T12:18:09Z DumZiBoT 6085301 robot Adding: [[it:Piura]] {{dablink|This article is about the city of Piura. For other uses, see [[Piura (disambiguation)]].}} {{Infobox City |official_name = Piura |other_name = |native_name = <!-- for cities whose native name is not in English --> |nickname = ''La Primera Ciudad'' <br> (The First City) |motto = |image_skyline = Piura Plaza de Armas.jpg |imagesize = 250px |image_caption = Piura's Plaza de Armas |image_flag = Flag_of_Piura.png |flag_size = 125px |image_seal = Sin escudo.svg |seal_size = |image_shield = |shield_size = |image_blank_emblem = |blank_emblem_size = |image_map = |mapsize = 150px |map_caption = Location in Perú |pushpin_map = Peru<!-- the name of a location map as per http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Location_map --> |pushpin_label_position = <!-- the position of the pushpin label: left, right, top, bottom, none --> |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name = [[Peru]] |subdivision_type1 = Region |subdivision_name1 = [[Piura Region|Piura]] |subdivision_type2 = Province |subdivision_name2 = [[Piura Province|Piura]] |subdivision_type3 = |subdivision_name3 = |subdivision_type4 = |subdivision_name4 = |government_type = |leader_title = Alcalde |leader_name = Jose Aguilar Santisteban |leader_title1 = <!-- for places with, say, both a mayor and a city manager --> |leader_name1 = |leader_title2 = |leader_name2 = |leader_title3 = |leader_name3 = |leader_title4 = |leader_name4 = |established_title = Founded |established_date = 1532 |established_title2 = <!-- Incorporated (town) --> |established_date2 = |established_title3 = <!-- Incorporated (city) --> |established_date3 = |area_magnitude = km |unit_pref = <!--Enter: Imperial, if Imperial (metric) is desired--> |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 = 621161 |area_land_km2 = |area_water_km2 = |area_total_sq_mi = |area_land_sq_mi = |area_water_sq_mi = |area_water_percent = |area_urban_km2 = |area_urban_sq_mi = |area_metro_km2 = |area_metro_sq_mi = |population_as_of = |population_footnotes = |population_note = |settlement_type = <!--For Town or Village (Leave blank for the default City)--> |population_total = 400 000 |population_density_km2 = |population_density_sq_mi = |population_metro = |population_density_metro_km2 = |population_density_metro_sq_mi = |population_urban = |population_density_urban_km2 = |population_density_urban_mi2 = |timezone = [[UTC]]/[[GMT]]-5 |utc_offset = |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |latd= 5 |latm= 12 |lats= |latNS= S |longd= 80 |longm= 38 |longs= |longEW=W |elevation_footnotes = <!--for references: use <ref> </ref> tags--> |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = |postal_code_type = <!-- enter ZIP code, Postcode, Post code, Postal code... --> |postal_code = |area_code = 73 |website = [http://www.munipiura.gob.pe www.munipiura.gob.pe] |footnotes = }} '''Piura''' is a city in northwestern [[Peru]]. It is the capital of the [[Piura Region]] and the [[Piura Province]]. The population is 400,000. It was here that Spanish Conqueror [[Francisco Pizarro]] founded the first Spanish city in South America, ''San Miguel de Piura'', in 1532. Piura declared its independence on [[January 4]], [[1821]]. ==History== Like most of northern Peru, the territory of Piura had been inhabited by their autochthonous group of natives called ''tallanes'' (caribbean origin) and ''yungas''. These lived without an organization or single leader to rule until the [[Moche|Mochicas]] eventually took control and the mixture of these evolved into the [[Vicus Culture]]. Centuries later, Piura came under the rule of [[Tupac Inca Yupanqui]], at least for around 40 years and before the Spanish arrived. With the arrival of the Spanish in 1532, the mestizo and creole culture of actual Piura were born. This [[mestizo culture]] includes influences from Spanish [[Extremadura]] and [[Andalucia]], African influence due to the arrival of slaves from Madagascar ([[Malgache]] slaves), the [[Chinese coolies]] that migrated from [[Guangdong|Canton]] to work the rice fields and replace the slaves; and also [[Roma Gypsies]] who came as pirates looking for [[pearls]] or as incongite Spanish horsemen. ==Colonial legacy== [[Image:Colonial Houses in Piura Peru.JPG|thumb|left|colonial houses in Piura]] Piura served as the first main port through which the [[Inca]] [[gold]] the Spaniards had gathered was shipped back to [[Spain]]. Already in [[1534]], [[Sebastián de Belalcázar]], one of Pizarro's men, left Piura to conquer the Inca bastion in [[Quito]]. As the most ancient colonial city in Peru, its location was changed three times before it was established on its present location. The cathedral of Piura was built in 1588. The altar is covered in gold leaf and has a painting of [[Ignacio Merino]], a renowned Peruvian artist. ==Present Piura== The main of the two campuses of the [[University of Piura]] is located locally, while the other is in [[Lima]]. The city is well known for its artisans who weave straw hats and make silverware. A museum commemorating the memory of [[Miguel Grau Seminario|Miguel Grau]], a renowned Peruvian naval officer in the [[War of the Pacific]], is located in Piura. ==Tourism== Piura has many tourist attractions. One of the best known is Colan beach. Colan beach is a very long beach with warm waters. Local people like to go there during holidays. It is served by the [[Cap. FAP Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport]]. ==Culture and folklore== Piura is host to a stunning mestizo culture (the oldest in South America 1532, Piura is the first Spanish city in South America) most famous for gastronomical dishes like ''Seco de Chavelo'' (the local dish), Algarrobina drinks, many types of ''Cebiche'' and ''Natilla Sweets''. Popular crafts are the Chulucana Pottery and Catacaos is famous for its "Hats" and "Silversmith" arts. The [[Tondero]] and [[cumanana]] is the traditional music of mestizo Piura and northern parts Lambayeque. There are also several famous '''Peruvian valse''' that came from these regions (northern Peruvians have their style). "Chicha music", now called Tecnocumbia (originally a Peruvian styled cumbia), is also quite popular all over, as well as Salsa among youngsters. {{Peruviancitiesover100000}} ==References== {{Reflist}} [[Category:Cities, towns and villages in the Piura Region]] [[da:Piura]] [[de:Piura (Stadt)]] [[es:Piura]] [[eo:Piruaurbo]] [[fr:Piura]] [[id:Piura]] [[it:Piura]] [[la:Piura]] [[lt:Piura]] [[ja:ピウラ]] [[pl:Piura (miasto)]] [[pt:Piura]] [[qu:Piwra]] [[fi:Piura]] [[sv:Piura]] [[vo:Piura]]