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
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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
See also edit
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