How to Spell Chimbote?

Chimbote, city, north-central Peru. It has a natural harbour (Chimbote Bay) on Peru's coast, 9 mi (15 km) south of the mouth of the Santa River. Chimbote was a small fishing village (established in 1822, given town status in 1895) until the mid-20th century, when a steel mill and fish-meal factories were constructed.

Which country is Chimbote?

Chimbote is a small city located in a desert region along the coast of Peru. It is one of the poorest areas in the country with 50% to 80% unemployment. Mining and fishing are the top industries.

What is the population of Chimbote Peru?

The current metro area population of Chimbote in 2021 is 393,000, a 1.03% increase from 2020. The metro area population of Chimbote in 2020 was 389,000, a 1.04% increase from 2019. The metro area population of Chimbote in 2019 was 385,000, a 0.79% increase from 2018.