Miguel Checa District is one of eight

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of the province

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. It was created by law on 10 November 1950 by the government of President

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. The administrative center of the district is the village of Sojo which is approximately west of the town of

on the Paita Highway. Of interest in Miguel Checa District are the archaeological site and

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"La Mariposa", and the colonial mansion "Casa de Sojo". The district was named after Miguel Checa who built the "Casa de Sojo" in 1910.

Notes and references

Districts of the Department of Piura Districts of the Sullana province {{Piura-geo-stub