Category:People from Cajamarca Region

The Cajamarca Region is a highland department in northern Peru, established as an administrative region in the early republican period. The region encompasses the historic city of Cajamarca, which served as a significant Inca settlement and later became the site where Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro captured Inca emperor Atahualpa in 1532.

Modern Cajamarca Region is known primarily for mining operations, particularly gold extraction, as well as dairy farming and agricultural production. The region hosts several universities and educational institutions, with the National University of Cajamarca serving as the primary higher education center since its founding in 1962. The combination of historical significance, mining industry leadership positions, and educational opportunities has contributed to producing notable figures in Peruvian politics, academia, and business.

See also

• People from Western Australia
• People from Punjab, India
• People from Hampton Roads
• People from American Samoa