Chincha Province
Appearance
13°27′S 76°08′W / 13.450°S 76.133°W
Chincha | |
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![]() Location of Chincha in the Ica Region | |
Country | Peru |
Region | Ica |
Capital | Chincha Alta |
Government | |
• Mayor | Armando Huamán Tasayco (2019-2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 2,988.27 km2 (1,153.78 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 181,777 |
• Density | 61/km2 (160/sq mi) |
UBIGEO | 1102 |
The Chincha Province is one of five provinces of the Ica Region of Peru. The capital of the province is the city of Chincha Alta, a center where the culture of the Black Peruvians developed. It is characterized by its schools and fabric textiles.
History
[edit]![]() | This section is empty. You can help by adding to it. (January 2020) |
Geography
[edit]Boundaries
[edit]- North: Lima Region
- East: Huancavelica Region
- South: Pisco Province
- West: Pacific Ocean
Political division
[edit]The Chincha Province is divided into eleven districts (Spanish: distritos, singular: distrito), each of which is headed by a mayor (alcalde):
Districts
[edit]- Alto Larán
- Chavín
- Chincha Alta
- Chincha Baja
- El Carmen
- Grocio Prado
- Pueblo Nuevo
- San Juan de Yanac
- San Pedro de Huacarpana
- Sunampe
- Tambo de Mora
See also
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