Huancavelica, Peru · South America
49,570
Population
South America
Continent
Lima
Timezone
PE
Country Code
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...
Coordinates
-12.7869°, -74.9730°
Region/State
Huancavelica
District
Provincia de Huancavelica
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Country
Peru
Region
Huancavelica
Timezone
America/Lima
Population
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