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Chincha | |
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Country | Peru |
Region | Ica |
Capital | Chincha Alta |
Government | |
• Mayor | Armando Huamán Tasayco (2019-2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 2,988.27 km2 (1,153.78 sq mi) |
Population (
2005 census) | |
• Total | 181,777 |
• Density | 61/km2 (160/sq mi) |
UBIGEO | 1102 |
The Chincha Province is one of five provinces of the Ica Region of Peru. The capital of the province is the city of Chincha Alta, a center where the culture of the Black Peruvians developed. It is characterized by its schools and fabric textiles.
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The Chincha Province is divided into eleven districts ( Spanish: distritos, singular: distrito), each of which is headed by a mayor (alcalde):