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Chincha Province

Coordinates: 13°27′S 76°08′W / 13.450°S 76.133°W / -13.450; -76.133
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13°27′S 76°08′W / 13.450°S 76.133°W / -13.450; -76.133

Chincha
Flag of Chincha
Coat of arms of Chincha
Location of Chincha in the Ica Region
Location of Chincha in the Ica Region
CountryPeru
RegionIca
CapitalChincha Alta
Government
 • MayorArmando Huamán Tasayco
(2019-2022)
Area
 • Total2,988.27 km2 (1,153.78 sq mi)
Population
(2005 census)
 • Total181,777
 • Density61/km2 (160/sq mi)
UBIGEO1102

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

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Geography

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Boundaries

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Political division

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The Chincha Province is divided into eleven districts (Spanish: distritos, singular: distrito), each of which is headed by a mayor (alcalde):

Districts

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See also

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