Pasco | |
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Province | |
Waqurunchu, one of the highest mountains of the Pasco Province
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Location of Pasco in the Pasco Region |
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Country | Peru |
Region | Pasco |
Capital | Cerro de Pasco |
Government | |
• Mayor | Rudy Callupe Gora |
Area | |
• Total | 4,758.57 km2 (1,837.29 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 147,126 |
• Density | 31/km2 (80/sq mi) |
UBIGEO | 1901 |
Website | www |
The Pasco Province is one of the three provinces that make up the Pasco Region in Peru. The capital of this province is the city Cerro de Pasco.
The Waqurunchu mountain range traverses the province. One of the highest mountains of the province is Waqurunchu at 5,748 m (18,858 ft). Other mountain are listed below:
The province has an area of 4,758.57 square kilometers (1,837.29 sq mi) and is divided into thirteen districts.
The province has an approximate population of 147,126 inhabitants (2005 census).
Coordinates: 10°41′24″S 76°16′12″W / 10.69000°S 76.27000°W