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Chiclayo

American  
[chee-klah-yaw] / tʃiˈklɑ jɔ /

noun

  1. a city in NW Peru.


Chiclayo British  
/ tʃiˈklajo /

noun

  1. a city in NW Peru. Pop: 434 000 (2005 est)

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"He was undoubtedly deeply influenced by this particular Church of Chiclayo. Chiclayo is a city that greatly values the simple faith of its people. He has a special affection for the diocese."

From BBC May 9, 2025

Originally born in Chicago, the 69-year-old Prevost previously served as the bishop of Chiclayo, in Peru.

From Salon May 8, 2025

Similar protests were held in other cities across the country, including Arequipa, Chiclayo, Cusco and Trujillo, according to reports and images broadcast by local television channel Canal N.

From Reuters Nov. 6, 2022

“Buyers would come from Chiclayo and we’d sell the pieces for a pittance because we didn’t know what they were worth,” Mr. Villareal said.

From New York Times Oct. 11, 2022

Her father, Usaburo Maoki, owned a general store there and a tire repair shop in the neighboring city of Chiclayo.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 19, 2022

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