Pisco Province
Pisco | |
|---|---|
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 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.
Geography
Boundaries
- North: Chincha Province, Castrovirreyna Province (Huancavelica Region)
- East: Huaytará Province (Huancavelica Region)
- South: Ica Province
- West: Pacific Ocean
Tourist attractions
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
The province is divided into eight districts (Spanish: distritos, singular: distrito), each of which is headed by a mayor (alcalde):
2007 earthquake
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
- Municipalidad Provincial de Pisco – Pisco Province Council official website
- Paracas National Reserve – Information about the national reserve
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