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| image_flag = File:Bandera de Pisco.png |
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| image_map = Location of the province Pisco in Ica.svg |
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| map_caption = Location of Pisco in the [[Ica Region]] |
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| subdivision_name = [[Peru]] |
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| subdivision_type1 = Region |
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Ica Region|Ica]] |
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| established_title = Founded |
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| established_date = October 13, 1900 |
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| seat_type = Capital |
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| seat = [[Pisco, Peru|Pisco]] |
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| leader_title = Mayor |
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| leader_name = Juan Enrique Mendoza Uribe |
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| area_total_km2 = 3978.19 |
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| population_total = 150744 |
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| website = {{url|www.munipisco.gob.pe}} |
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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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==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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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. |
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==Political division== |
==Political division== |
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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. |
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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Latest revision as of 16:33, 11 February 2022
Pisco | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location of Pisco in the Ica Region | |
| Country | Peru |
| Region | Ica |
| Founded | October 13, 1900 |
| Capital | Pisco |
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| • 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.
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
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13°42′S 76°12′W / 13.700°S 76.200°W
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