Andahuaylas

Andahuaylas, Apurimac, Peru Antawaylla
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Andahuaylas, Apurimac, Peru Location in Peru
Coordinates: 13°39′27″S 73°23′0″W
Country	Peru
Region	Apurímac
Province	Andahuaylas
Government
• Type	Democracy
• Mayor	Víctor Manuel Molina Quintana
Area
• Total	370.03 km2 (142.87 sq mi)
Elevation	2,926 m (9,600 ft)
Population (2005)
• Total	34,087
Time zone	PET (UTC-5)
• Summer (DST)	PET (UTC-5)
Area code(s)	83
Website	www.andahuaylas.com

Andahuaylas is a Peruvian city, capital of the Andahuaylas Province. It is known as the pradera de los celajes, the prairie of colored clouds. It's approximate population of 34,000 inhabitants makes it the second largest city in the region after the region's capital Abancay.

Location

Central plaza of Andahuaylas

Andahuyalas is located in the western part of the Apurímac Region. The nearest city is Cusco.

Statue on central plaza

Mototaxis on the central square

Transportation

Andahuaylas is served by its own airport named the Andahuaylas Airport.

See also

• Apurímac Region
• Andahuaylas Province
• Abancay
• Peru

External links

• Andahuaylas.net Andahuaylas' web site
• Municipalidad Andahuaylas
• Andahuaylas.com (under construction)

Journal of Andahuaylas

Diario Opinión

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