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|province = Pisco |
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| image_flag = File:Bandera de Pisco.png |
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|pop = 116865 |
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|pop_note = (2005 census) |
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| map_caption = Location of Pisco in the [[Ica Region]] |
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|density = 29.4 |
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| subdivision_type = Country |
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|districts = 8 |
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| subdivision_name = [[Peru]] |
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| subdivision_type1 = Region |
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| established_title = Founded |
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|ubigeo = 1105 |
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| seat_type = Capital |
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| leader_title = Mayor |
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| area_total_km2 = 3978.19 |
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| population_total = 150744 |
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'''Pisco''' is a [[Provinces of Peru|province]] of the [[Ica Region]] in [[Peru]]. Its capital is the town of [[Pisco, Peru|Pisco]], where the popular [[liquor]] [[Pisco|of the same name]] originated. |
'''Pisco''' is a [[Provinces of Peru|province]] of the [[Ica Region]] in [[Peru]]. Its capital is the town of [[Pisco, Peru|Pisco]], where the popular [[liquor]] [[Pisco|of the same name]] originated. |
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[[Image:La Mina beach.jpg|thumb|250px |
[[Image:La Mina beach.jpg|thumb|250px|La Mina beach in the [[Paracas District]]]] |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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===Boundaries=== |
===Boundaries=== |
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* North: [[Chincha Province]], [[Castrovirreyna Province]] ([[Huancavelica Region]]) |
* North: [[Chincha Province]], [[Castrovirreyna Province]] ([[Huancavelica Region]]) |
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==Tourist attractions== |
==Tourist attractions== |
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One of the main attractions of the province is the [[Paracas National Reservation]], where 216 species of birds have been found. |
One of the main attractions of the province is the [[Paracas National Reservation]], where 216 species of birds have been found. Many beaches attract tourists during the summer months. |
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Many beaches attract tourists during the summer months. |
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==Political division== |
==Political division== |
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The province is divided into eight [[district]]s ({{lang-es|distritos}}, singular: {{lang|es| |
The province is divided into eight [[district]]s ({{lang-es|distritos}}, singular: {{lang|es|distrito}}), each of which is headed by a mayor (''alcalde''): |
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* [[Huancano District|Huancano]] |
* [[Huancano District|Huancano]] |
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* [[Humay District|Humay]] |
* [[Humay District|Humay]] |
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* [[San Andrés District|San Andrés]] |
* [[San Andrés District|San Andrés]] |
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* [[San Clemente District|San Clemente]] |
* [[San Clemente District|San Clemente]] |
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* [[Túpac Amaru Inca District|Túpac Amaru Inca]] |
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==2007 earthquake== |
==2007 earthquake== |
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With a [[moment magnitude scale|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. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.munipisco.gob.pe Municipalidad Provincial de Pisco] |
* [http://www.munipisco.gob.pe Municipalidad Provincial de Pisco] – Pisco Province Council official website |
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* [http://www.go2peru.com/webapp/ilatintravel/articulo.jsp?cod=1998894 Paracas National Reserve] |
* [http://www.go2peru.com/webapp/ilatintravel/articulo.jsp?cod=1998894 Paracas National Reserve] – Information about the national reserve |
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{{Provinces of Ica Region}} |
{{Provinces of Ica Region}} |
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[[Category:Provinces of the Ica Region]] |
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[[es:Provincia de Pisco]] |
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[[fr:Province de Pisco]] |
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[[it:Pisco]] |
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[[nl:Pisco (provincie)]] |
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[[pt:Província de Pisco]] |
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[[qu:Pisqu pruwinsya]] |
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[[war:Pisco (lalawigan)]] |
Latest revision as of 16:33, 11 February 2022
Pisco | |
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![]() Location of Pisco in the Ica Region | |
Country | Peru |
Region | Ica |
Founded | October 13, 1900 |
Capital | Pisco |
Government | |
• Mayor | Juan Enrique Mendoza Uribe |
Area | |
• Total | 3,978.19 km2 (1,535.99 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 150,744 |
• Density | 38/km2 (98/sq mi) |
UBIGEO | 1105 |
Website | www |
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.
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/46/La_Mina_beach.jpg/250px-La_Mina_beach.jpg)
Geography
[edit]Boundaries
[edit]- North: Chincha Province, Castrovirreyna Province (Huancavelica Region)
- East: Huaytará Province (Huancavelica Region)
- South: Ica Province
- West: Pacific Ocean
Tourist attractions
[edit]One of the main attractions of the province is the Paracas National Reservation, where 216 species of birds have been found. Many beaches attract tourists during the summer months.
The coastal desert area around this reserve is the home of the pre-Inca Paracas culture. This people was known for its elaborate textiles and grave goods, including polychrome shawls made with camelid (llama or alpaca) wool and cotton, which date to 600 BCE.
Political division
[edit]The province is divided into eight districts (Spanish: distritos, singular: distrito), each of which is headed by a mayor (alcalde):
2007 earthquake
[edit]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.
External links
[edit]- Municipalidad Provincial de Pisco – Pisco Province Council official website
- Paracas National Reserve – Information about the national reserve
13°42′S 76°12′W / 13.700°S 76.200°W