[1] It was created by law on 10 November 1950 by the government of President Manuel A.

[2] The administrative center of the district is the village of Sojo which is approximately 15 kilometres (9 mi) west of the town of Sullana on the Paita Highway.

[3][4] Of interest in Miguel Checa District are the archaeological site and huaca "La Mariposa", and the colonial mansion "Casa de Sojo".

[3][5] The district was named after Miguel Checa who built the "Casa de Sojo" in 1910.

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