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Pisco Province

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Country
  
Website
  
www.munipisco.gob.pe

Area
  
3,978 km²

Capital
  
UBIGEO
  
1105

Founded
  
13 October 1900

Region
  
Ica Region

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Pisco is a province of the Ica Region in Peru. Its capital is the town of Pisco, where the popular liquor of the same name originated.

Contents

Map of Pisco Province, Peru

Boundaries

  • North: Chincha Province, Castrovirreyna Province (Huancavelica Region)
  • East: Huaytará Province (Huancavelica Region)
  • South: Ica Province
  • West: Pacific Ocean
  • Tourist attractions

    One of the main attractions of the province is the Paracas National Reservation, where 216 species of birds have been found. The coastal desert area around this reserve is the home of the pre-Inca Paracas culture, known for its polychrome shawls made with camel wool and cotton which dates back to 600 BC. Many beaches attract tourists during the summer months.

    Political division

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

  • Huancano
  • Humay
  • Independencia
  • Paracas
  • Pisco
  • San Andrés
  • San Clemente
  • Tupac Amaru Inca
  • 2007 earthquake

    With a moment magnitude of 8.0, more than 400 people died and more than 1,500 were injured during the 2007 Peru earthquake. At least 80% of Pisco was damaged.

    References

    Pisco Province Wikipedia


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