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Chincha Alta
Town in Ica, Peru / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chincha Alta is a Peruvian city located in the Ica Region. A major port at the mouth of the Chincha River, it is the capital of Chincha Province. The city has a population of about 233,000, making it the 17th largest city in Peru.
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Chincha Alta | |
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Town | |
Nickname: "Cuna de campeones" (Cradle of Champions) | |
Coordinates: 13°27′S 76°08′W | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Ica |
Province | Chincha |
Government | |
• Mayor | Armando Huamán Tasayco |
Area | |
• Total | 2,988 km2 (1,154 sq mi) |
Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) |
Population | |
• Estimate (2015)[1] | 177,219 |
Demonym | Chinchano/a |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (PET) |
Website | www.munichincha.gob.pe |
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