Parinacochas Province
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| Parinacochas | |
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| — Province — | |
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| Country | Peru |
| Region | Ayacucho |
| Founded | |
| Capital | Coracora |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 5,968.32 km2 (2,304.38 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 24,028 |
| UBIGEO | |
The Parinacochas Province is a province located in the Ayacucho Region of Peru. It is one of the eleven that make up that region.
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[edit] Boundaries
- North: Apurímac Region
- East: Paucar del Sara Sara Province
- South: Arequipa Region
- West: Lucanas Province
[edit] Political division
The province extends over an area of 5,968.32 square kilometres (2,304.38 sq mi) and is divided into eight districts:
[edit] Districts
[edit] Population
The province has a population of 24,028 inhabitants as of 2002.
[edit] Capital
The capital of this province is the city of Coracora.
[edit] History
For a detailed account of the history of this province ( up to c. 1951) 'La Monografia de la Provincia de Parinacochas' is a very good source. The 2 volume book details not only historical, but cultural information.
OCLC RECORD: 19319571
[edit] See also
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