Santa Cruz province, Peru

Santa Cruz Province
Location of Santa Cruz Province in Cajamarca Department.
Country Peru
RegionCajamarca Region
CapitalSanta Cruz de Succhabamba
Area
  Total
1,417.93 km2 (547.47 sq mi)
Population
 (2002)
  Total
49,302
  Density35/km2 (90/sq mi)

Santa Cruz is a province in the Cajamarca Region of Peru, with its capital at Santa Cruz de Succhabamba. The province has an area of 1,417.93 km2 and the government population estimate for 2002 is 49,302, with the 1993 census showing a population of 44,571. Agriculture is the predominant economic activity.