Chumbivilcas Province
From Perupedia
| Chumbivilcas | |
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| 180px Location of Chumbivilcas in the Cusco region | |
| Country |  Peru
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| Region | Cusco |
| Founded | June 21, 1825 |
| Capital | Santo Tomás |
| Area | |
| Area Elevation (capital) | 5,371.08 km2 (2,073.79 sq mi) |
| Population (as of the 2005 Census) | |
| Population - Total - Density | 77,721 (2005 census) 14.5 /km2 (38 /sq mi) |
| Mayor | Domingo Benito Calderon (2007) |
| Subdivisions | 8 districts |
| UBIGEO | 0807 |
| Official website | |
| n/a | |
The province of Chumbivilcas (3D-map) is situated in the Andes in South Peru. The Inca called it "Chumpiwillka" (holy scarf).
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Rivers
The most important rivers of the area are Rio Velille and Rio Santo Tomás, both springs of Apurímac River.
Population
According to the Peru 2005 Census 77,721 inhabitiants live in an area of 5,371.08 m². There are about 77 rural communities. Chumbivilcas is looked upon as one of the poorest regions of the country. Half of the population is younger than 16 years. In the rural communities families with eight and more children are not unusual.
Language
The people in Chumbivilcas speak Quechua. Because of the migration of a high number of rural people to the towns the Spanish language (castellano) is getting more and more influence. School children are taught bilingually by law.
Political division
Chumbivilcas is one of 13 provinces of Cusco Region (capital: Cusco).
The capital of the province is Santo Tomás. The province is divided into eight districts:
Officially the province of Chumbivilcas was founded on June 21, 1825.
Graphics
External links
- Chumbivilcas (Spanish)
- Infocusco: Chumbivilcas (Spanish)
- Satellite Photos: All Population Centers
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