Daniel Alcides Carrión Province

Daniel Alcídes Carrión
Province

Warmiwasi at the archaeological site of Warawtampu in the Yanahuanca District

Coat of arms

Location of Daniel Alcídes Carrión in the Pasco Region
Country Peru
Region Pasco
Capital Yanahuanca
Area
  Total 1,887.23 km2 (728.66 sq mi)
Population
  Total 41,530
  Density 22/km2 (57/sq mi)
UBIGEO 1902
Website www.munidc.gob.pe

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.

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)

External links

Coordinates: 10°29′26″S 76°30′40″W / 10.490545°S 76.511208°W / -10.490545; -76.511208

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