Huancavelica (Region)

The Huancavelica Region (Spanish: Región Huancavelica Quechua Wankawillka suyu ) is a region in the Central Peruvian Andes. Covering an area of ​​22131.47 km ² 447 054 people (2005 ). The capital is Huancavelica.

Geography

The landscape is dominated by the mountain ranges part Urpicota and Marcavalle of the Andes. The average annual temperature is 10 ° C. The highest mountain is the snow-capped CITAC with 5,329 meters.

Provinces

The region is divided into seven provinces and 94 districts:

Province - (Capital)

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