Huarochiri Province
| Huarochirí Waruchiri |
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| Province | |
The train from Lima to La Oroya between Chinchan and the Antikuna pass
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 Location of Huarochirí Waruchiri in the Lima Region |
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| Country | Peru |
| Region | Lima |
| Capital | Matucana |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rosa Gloria Vasquez Cuadrado |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,657.93 km2 (2,184.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,378 m (7,802 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 62,342 |
| • Density | 11/km2 (29/sq mi) |
| UBIGEO | 1507 |
Huarochirí Province (in hispanicized spelling) or Waruchiri is located in the Lima Region of Peru. Its capital is Matucana. The western section is part of the Lima Metropolitan Area.
The La Viuda and Paryaqaqa or Waruchiri mountain ranges and the Cordillera de la Corte traverse the province. One of the highest peaks of the province is Paryaqaqa at 5,750 metres (18,865 ft) above sea level. Other mountains are listed below:
The province is divided into thirty-two districts.
Coordinates: 11°50′41″S 76°23′02″W / 11.844682°S 76.383777°W
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