Pisco

city in Ica, Peru

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Place details

Locality: Pisco
Region: Ica
Country: Perú
Population: 61,869
Timezone: America/Lima

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Key facts

Country: Peru
Region: Ica
Province: Pisco
District: Pisco
Mayor: Juan Mendoza Uribe , (2019-2022)
Total: 3,978.19 km (1,535.99 sq mi)
Elevation: 9 m (30 ft)
Estimate 2015: 104,656
Demonym: Pisquena(o)
Time zone: UTC-5 (PET)
Website: Official Website

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Wikidata facts

Population: 109965
Area: 3978.19
Elevation: 17
Image: Pisco city.JPG
Dialing code: 056

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Commons category: Pisco, Peru
P8168: Uwe Nettelbeck
P12749: Sagron Mis
postal code: 11601

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Pisco (Quechua: Pisqu) is a city located in the Department of Ica of Peru, the capital of the Pisco Province. The city is around 9 metres (28 feet) above sea level. Pisco was founded in 1640, close to the indigenous emplacement of the same name. Pisco originally prospered because of its nearby vineyards and became noted for its grape brandy or pisco which was exported from its port. Pisco has an estimated population of 104,656 (est. 2015).

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