Yarowilca Province
| Yarowilca | |
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| Province | |
Isi Pampa in the Jacas Chico District
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 Location of Yarowilca in the Huánuco Region |
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| Country | Peru |
| Region | Huánuco |
| Capital | Chavinillo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rubino Aguirre Solorzano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 759.71 km2 (293.33 sq mi) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 38,813 |
| • Density | 51/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| UBIGEO | 1011 |
The Yarowilca Province is the smallest of eleven provinces of the Huánuco Region in Peru. The capital of this province is Chavinillo.
One of the highest peaks of the district is Qullqa Punta at 4,542 m (14,902 ft). Other mountains are listed below:
The province is divided into eight districts, which are:
The people in the province are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (60.97%) learnt to speak in childhood, 38.74% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).
Some of the most important archaeological sites of the province are Awkillu Waqra, T'akaq, Wallpayunka, Warahirka, Waruq and Wich'un.
Coordinates: 9°46′59″S 76°35′00″W / 9.78306°S 76.58333°W
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