Tayacaja Province
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 Location of Tayacaja in the Huancavelica Region |
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| Country | Peru | |
| Region | Huancavelica | |
| Capital | Pampas | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Jesus Americo Monge Abad (2007) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3,370.6 km2 (1,301.4 sq mi) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 104,378 | |
| • Density | 31/km2 (80/sq mi) | |
| UBIGEO | 0907 | |
The Tayacaja Province is one of seven provinces located in the Huancavelica Region of Peru. The capital of this province is the city of Pampas. The province has a population of 116,371 inhabitants as of 2002.
Tayacaja is divided into eighteen districts, which are:
One of the highest peaks of the district is Chawpi Urqu at approximately 4,600 m (15,100 ft). Other mountains are listed below:
The people in the province are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (65.11%) learnt to speak in childhood, 34.51% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).
Coordinates: 12°23′53″S 74°52′04″W / 12.398156°S 74.867728°W
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