Huarochirí Province Explained

Huarochirí
Waruchiri
Settlement Type:Province
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Peru
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Lima
Established Title:Founded
Seat Type:Capital
Seat:Matucana
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Hugo González
(2023-2026)
Area Total Km2:5657.93
Elevation M:2378
Population Total:58145
Population Density Km2:auto
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Huarochirí Province (in hispanicized spelling) or Waruchiri is located in the Lima Region of Peru. Its capital is Matucana. The western section is part of the Lima Metropolitan Area.

Geography

The La Viuda and Paryaqaqa or Waruchiri mountain ranges and the Cordillera de la Corte traverse the province. One of the highest peaks of the province is Paryaqaqa at 5750m (18,870feet) above sea level. Other mountains are listed below:[1]

Political division

The province is divided into thirty-two districts.

See also

References

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Notes and References

  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Huarochirí Province (Lima Region)