Andahuaylas
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Andahuaylas city Antawaylla |
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Panorama
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 Andahuaylas city
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| Coordinates: 13°39′27″S 73°23′0″W / 13.65750°S 73.38333°W | |
| Country |
 Peru
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| Region | Apurímac |
| Province | Andahuaylas |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democracy |
| • Mayor | Narciso Campos Truyenque |
| Area | |
| • Total | 370.03 km2 (142.87 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,926 m (9,600 ft) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 34,087 |
| • Estimate (2015) | 63,654 |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | PET (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 83 |
| Website | www.andahuaylas.com |
Andahuaylas (Quechua Antawaylla, anta copper, waylla meadow, "copper meadow") is a Peruvian city. It is the capital of the Andahuaylas Province in the Apurímac Region. It is known as the pradera de los celajes (Spanish for "prairie of colored clouds"). Its approximate population of 63 000 inhabitants makes it the first largest city in the region.
Andahuyalas is located in the western part of the Apurímac Region. The nearest city is Abancay.
Andahuaylas is served by its own airport, the Andahuaylas Airport.
Central square of Andahuaylas
Statue on central square
Mototaxis on the central square
Coordinates: 13°39′27″S 73°23′0″W / 13.65750°S 73.38333°W
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