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Fundation
Tarapoto was founded on August 20, 1782 by the Spanish bishop Baltazar Jaime Martínez de Compagnon y Bujanda. -
Historical event
Since September 14, 1906, the city is part of the department of San Martín. -
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Development
The economy of San Martin is based on the agricultural, manufacturing and commercial sectors, being the three most important sectors; followed by government services, transport and communications, construction, restaurants and hotels, electricity and water, which are other economic sectors that contribute to the inrequisition of the region. In recent years, tourism has been growing wildly for tourists from all over the world. -
Nowadays
It currently has a population of 149,875. Now tourism is everywhere and foreigners visit this place at all times of the year