Huancavelica Department
Also known as Huancavelica Region, Peru, Huancavelica Region, Department of Huancavelica, Huancavelica, Peru, Huancavelica Department, Peru
department of Peru
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Huancavelica Department is a region located in the Andes mountains of Peru, known historically for its rich mineral deposits, particularly silver and mercury. It remains an important area for understanding Peru's geography, economy, and colonial history, though today it faces socioeconomic challenges common to many rural Andean regions.
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Key facts
- Country
- Peru
- Established
- April 26, 1822
- Capital
- Huancavelica
- Provinces
- List Acobamba Angaraes Castrovirreyna Churcampa Huancavelica Huaytará Tayacaja
- Type
- Regional Government
- Governor
- Maciste Díaz Abad
- Total
- 22,131.47 km (8,545.01 sq mi)
- Density
- 15.7079/km (40.6833/sq mi)
- Demonym
- huancavelicano/a
- Ubigeo
- 09
- Iso 3166 code
- PE-HUV
- Website
- www .regionhuancavelica .gob .pe
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View of Pampas in the Tayacaja province The cathedral of Huancavelica Scissors Dancers in a regional dance Huancavelica ( Spanish pronunciation: [waŋkaβeˈlika] ; Quechua: Wankawillka) is a department of Peru. It is bordered by the departments of Lima and Ica in the west, Junín in the north, and Ayacucho in the east. It has an area of 22,131.47 km (8,545.01 sq mi) and a population of 347,639 (2017 census). It is administered by a regional government. Its capital is the city of Huancavelica.
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