Daniel Alcides Carrión Province

The Daniel Alcides Carrión Province (Spanish: Provincia de Daniel Alcides Carrión) is the smallest of three provinces that make up the Pasco Region in Peru. It was named after the medical student Daniel Alcides Carrión. The capital of this province is Yanahuanca.

Daniel Alcídes Carrión
Warmiwasi at the archaeological site of Warawtampu in the Yanahuanca District
Warmiwasi at the archaeological site of Warawtampu in the Yanahuanca District
Coat of arms of Daniel Alcídes Carrión
Location of Daniel Alcídes Carrión in the Pasco Region
Location of Daniel Alcídes Carrión in the Pasco Region
CountryPeru
RegionPasco
CapitalYanahuanca
Government
  MayorJuan Luis Chombo
(2019-2022)
Area
  Total1,887.23 km2 (728.66 sq mi)
Population
  Total43,580
  Density23/km2 (60/sq mi)
UBIGEO1902
Websitewww.munidc.gob.pe

Boundaries

Geography

The Rawra mountain range and the Rumi Cruz mountain range traverse the province. One of the highest peaks of the province is Puywanqucha at about 5,200 m (17,060 ft) above sea level. Other mountains are listed below:[1]

Districts

The province is divided into eight districts, which are:

See also

References

  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Daniel Alcides Carrión Province (Pasco Region)

10.490545°S 76.511208°W / -10.490545; -76.511208

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