Daniel Alcides Carrión Province
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Warmiwasi at the archaeological site of Warawtampu in the Yanahuanca District
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 Location of Daniel Alcídes Carrión in the Pasco Region |
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| Country | Peru | |
| Region | Pasco | |
| Capital | Yanahuanca | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,887.23 km2 (728.66 sq mi) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 41,530 | |
| • Density | 22/km2 (57/sq mi) | |
| UBIGEO | 1902 | |
| Website | www.munidc.gob.pe | |
The Daniel Alcides Carrión Province (Spanish: Provincia de Daniel Alcides Carrión) is the smallest of three provinces that make up the Pasco Region in Peru. It was named after the medical student Daniel Alcides Carrión. The capital of this province is Yanahuanca.
The Rawra mountain range and the Rumi Cruz mountain range traverse the province. One of the highest peaks of the province is Puywanqucha at about 5,200 m (17,060 ft) above sea level. Other mountains are listed below:
The province is divided into eight districts, which are:
Coordinates: 10°29′26″S 76°30′40″W / 10.490545°S 76.511208°W
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