Paucartambo Peruvian Province is one of the thirteen provinces in the Cusco Department, under the administration of the regional government of Cusco, Peru. It limits the north with the Department of Madre de Dios, east and south by the Province of Quispicanchi, and west by the Province of Calca and the Province of La Convención.
History
Corresponds to the old township of the Andes. Among his lot particularly magistrates are: Manuel de Zamudio (XVII century) and Pedro Florez de Cienfuegos (XVIII century). Administratively, the province was established on June 21, 1825, by order of Simon Bolivar
Political Division
The province has an area of 6 295.01 square kilometers and is divided into six districts:
-Paucartambo
-Caicay
-Challabamba
-Colquepata
-Huancarani
-Kosñipata
Population:
The province has a population of 47 313 inhabitants.
Capital:
The capital of this province is the city of Paucartambo.
[edit] Authorities
Regional
Regional Councillor
2011-2014: Pius Augustus Champi Huanca Ayllu Home Rule Movement.
Municipal
Main article: Mayors Paucartambo
2011-2014
Mayor: Mario Condori Huallpa Ayllu Home Rule Movement.
Aldermen: Marcial Ccalla Mamani (ayllu), Mario Huallpa Tupa (ayllu), Maura Meza Huaman (ayllu), Martha Martina Osorio Estrada (ayllu), Mariano Carmen Huaman Condori (ayllu), Roberto Zamata Heritage (Grand National Alliance), Pio Villanoe Pfuña Condori (National Restoration).
Religious
Festivities
July 16: Our Lady of Carmen
Related Links:
Inca Trails Hikes to Machu Picchu
Inca Trail Spot
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