Pisco Province

Pisco
Province

Location of Pisco in the Ica Region
Country Peru
Region Ica
Founded October 13, 1900
Capital Pisco
Government
  Mayor Juan Enrique Mendoza Uribe (2007)
Area
  Total 3,978.19 km2 (1,535.99 sq mi)
Population (2005 census)
  Total 116,865
  Density 29/km2 (76/sq mi)
UBIGEO 1105
Website www.munipisco.gob.pe

Pisco is a province of the Ica Region in Peru. Its capital is the town of Pisco, where the popular liquor of the same name originated.

La Mina beach in the Paracas District

Geography

Boundaries

Tourist attractions

One of the main attractions of the province is the Paracas National Reservation, where 216 species of birds have been found. The coastal desert area around this reserve is the home of the pre-Inca Paracas culture, known for its polychrome shawls made with camel wool and cotton which dates back to 600 BC. Many beaches attract tourists during the summer months.

Political division

The province is divided into eight districts (Spanish: distritos, singular: distrito), each of which is headed by a mayor (alcalde):

2007 earthquake

With a moment magnitude of 8.0, more than 400 people died and more than 1,500 were injured during the 2007 Peru earthquake. At least 80% of Pisco was damaged.

External links

Coordinates: 13°42′S 76°12′W / 13.700°S 76.200°W / -13.700; -76.200


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