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Daniel Alcides Carrión Province

Coordinates: 10°29′26″S 76°30′40″W / 10.490545°S 76.511208°W / -10.490545; -76.511208
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Daniel Alcídes Carrión
Warmiwasi at the archaeological site of Warawtampu in the Yanahuanca District
Warmiwasi at the archaeological site of Warawtampu in the Yanahuanca District
Coat of arms of Daniel Alcídes Carrión
Location of Daniel Alcídes Carrión in the Pasco Region
Location of Daniel Alcídes Carrión in the Pasco Region
CountryPeru
RegionPasco
CapitalYanahuanca
Government
 • MayorJuan Luis Chombo
(2019-2022)
Area
 • Total1,887.23 km2 (728.66 sq mi)
Population
 • Total43,580
 • Density23/km2 (60/sq mi)
UBIGEO1902
Websitewww.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

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Geography

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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

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The province is divided into eight districts, which are:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Daniel Alcides Carrión Province (Pasco Region)
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10°29′26″S 76°30′40″W / 10.490545°S 76.511208°W / -10.490545; -76.511208