Pallasca | |
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Province | |
Bolognesi District
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Location of Pallasca in the Ancash Region |
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Country | Peru |
Region | Ancash |
Capital | Cabana |
Government | |
• Mayor | José Sifuente (2011) |
Area | |
• Total | 2,101 km2 (811 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 28,580 |
• Density | 14/km2 (35/sq mi) |
UBIGEO | 0215 |
The Pallasca Province (from Quechua Pallasqa) is one of 20 provinces of the Ancash Region in Peru.
One of the highest peaks of the province is Utkhu Qucha at approximately 4,600 m (15,100 ft). Other mountains are listed below:
Some of the lakes of the district are Challwaqucha, Kinwaqucha, Llamaqucha, Paryaqucha, Pusaqqucha, P'itiqucha, T'uruqucha and Wayq'uqucha.
Pallasca is divided into eleven districts, which are:
Coordinates: 8°24′00″S 78°01′59″W / 8.40000°S 78.03306°W