Huancavelica
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Not to be confused with Huancavilca.
Huancavelica (Spanish pronunciation: [waŋkaβeˈlika] ⓘ) or Wankawillka in Quechua is a city in Peru. It is the capital of the department of Huancavelica and according to the 2017 census had a population of 49,570 people. The city was established on August 5, 1572 by the Viceroy of Peru Francisco de Toledo. Indigenous peoples represent a major percentage of the population. It has an approximate altitude of 3,676 meters; the climate is cold and dry between the months of February and August with a rainy season between September and January. It is considered one of the poorest cities in Peru.
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Huancavelica | |
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City | |
Nickname: "Villa Rica de Oropesa" | |
Coordinates: 12°47′11″S 74°58′32″W | |
Country | Peru |
Region | Huancavelica |
Province | Huancavelica |
Founded | 5 August 1572 |
Founded by | Francisco de Toledo |
Government | |
• Mayor | Rómulo Cayllahua Paytán |
Area | |
• Total | 514.10 km2 (198.50 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3,676 m (12,060 ft) |
Population (2017) | |
• Total | 49,570 |
• Estimate (2015)[1] | 47,866 |
• Density | 96/km2 (250/sq mi) |
Demonym | Huancavelicano(a) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (PET) |
Website | www.munihuancavelica.gob.pe |
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