Chepén is a city in the La Libertad Region of Peru and serves as the capital of Chepén Province. It is located in the country's northwestern coastal region, within the Jequetepeque Valley area.
The city functions as a rice production center for the surrounding Chepén and Jequetepeque valleys. Its economy also includes industrial dyes, food processing, and primary production, and it maintains active trade with neighboring towns such as Guadalupe, Pacasmayo, and San Pedro de Lloc.