| Apurímac Region | |
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| President | David Salazar |
| Capital | Abancay |
| Area | 20,895. The administrative divisions of Peru have changed from time to time since the nation gained independence from Spain in the early 19th century President is a Title leaders of Organizations companies, Trade unions universities, and countries. Abancay is a city in central Peru, capital of the Apurímac Region and capital of the Abancay Province. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 79 km² |
| Population (as of the 2005 Census) | |
| Population - Total - Density |
418,882 (2005 census) 20. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of Peru is a multiethnic country It has a population of Amerindians 45% Mestizos 37% Whites 15% Asian Peruvians and Afro-Peruvians 3% The Peru 2005 Census was a detailed enumeration In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology The Peru 2005 Census was a detailed enumeration 0/km² |
| Subdivisions | 7 provinces and 80 districts |
| Elevation - Lowest - Highest |
2378 m (Abancay) 3952 m (Pataycampa) |
| Main resources | Fruit, maize, potato, wheat, eucalyptus. Country subdivision refers to the division of a Country 's territory for the sake of its administration, description or other such purpose The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. Natural resources are naturally occurring substances that are considered valuable in their relatively unmodified ( natural) form The term fruit has different meanings dependent on context and the term is not synonymous in Food preparation and Biology. Maize (ˈmeɪz ( Zea mays L. ssp mays) known as corn in some countries is a cereal grain domesticated in Mesoamerica The potato is a Starchy Tuberous crop Vegetable from the perennial Solanum tuberosum of the Solanaceae Wheat ( Triticum spp is a worldwide cultivated grass from the Levant area of the Middle East. Eucalyptus (From Greek ευκάλυπτος meaning "well covered" is a diverse Genus of Trees (and a few shrubs the members of which |
| Poverty rate | 78% |
| Percentage of country's GDP | 0. Poverty (also called penury) is deprivation of common necessities that determine the quality of life including food clothing shelter and safe Drinking water, and 42% |
| Codes | |
| Dialing code | 083 |
| ISO 3166-2 | PE-APU |
| UBIGEO | 03 |
| Official website | |
| www.regionapurimac.gob.pe | |
Apurímac is a region in central Peru. A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks ISO 3166-2 is the second part of the ISO 3166 standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO Ubigeo is the coding system for geographical locations ( Spanish Código Ubicacíon Geográfica) in Peru used by the National Statistics Institute ( A website (alternatively web site or Web site, a back-construction from the Proper noun World Wide Web) is a collection of Web pages Peru (Perú Piruw Piruw officially the Republic of Peru ( reˈpuβlika del peˈɾu is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the east by the Cusco Region, on the west by the Ayacucho Region, and on the south by the Arequipa and Ayacucho regions. Cusco ( Quechua: Qusqu suyu) is a region in Peru. It is bordered by the Ucayali Region on the north the Madre de Dios and Ayacucho is a region of Peru, located in the south-central Andes of the country Arequipa is a region in southwestern Peru. It is bordered by the Ica, Ayacucho, Apurímac and Cusco regions on the north the Ayacucho is a region of Peru, located in the south-central Andes of the country The region's name originates from the Quechua language and means "God speaks". Quechua ( Runa Simi) is a Native American language of South America.
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Political division
The region is divided into 7 provinces (provincias, singular: provincia), which are composed of 80 districts (distritos, singular: distrito). A province is a territorial unit almost always an Administrative division. Districts are a type of Administrative division, in some countries managed by a Local government. The provinces, with their capitals in parenthesis, are:
- Abancay (Abancay)
- Andahuaylas (Andahuaylas)
- Antabamba (Antabamba)
- Aymaraes (Chalhuanca)
- Chincheros (Chincheros)
- Cotabambas Province (Tambobamba)
- Grau (Chuquibambilla)
History
Little is known about the region's origins, however chroniclers state the fact that the first settlers were formed by tribes of several regions that originated, among them the Quechua Aymarays. The Abancay Province is one of seven provinces of the Apurímac Region in Peru. Abancay is a city in central Peru, capital of the Apurímac Region and capital of the Abancay Province. Andahuaylas Province is the second largest of the seven provinces of the Apurímac Region in Peru, it measures 3987 Andahuaylas is a Peruvian city capital of the Andahuaylas Province. Antabamba Province is one of the seven provinces of the Apurímac Region in Peru. Antabamba is a town in southern Peru, capital of the province with the same name in the region Apurímac. Aymaraes Province is the largest of seven provinces of the Apurímac Region in Peru. Chalhuanca is a town in southern Peru, capital of the province Aymaraes in the region Apurímac. Chincheros Province is the smallest of seven provinces of the Apurímac Region in Peru. Chincheros is a town in southern Peru, capital of the province with the same name in the region Apurímac. The Cotabambas Province is a province located in the Apurímac Region of Peru. Tambobamba is a town in southern Peru, capital of the province Cotabambas in the region Apurímac. Grau Province is one of the seven provinces of the Apurímac Region in Peru. Chuquibambilla is a town in southern Peru, capital of the province Grau in the region Apurímac. The Chancas, originally from Choclococha, Huancavelica, settled in the region of Andahuaylas. This group of tribes are known in history as rebel and fearless warriors of ancient Peru.
Chronicles relate that the Chancas prepared themselves for years to conquer the imperial city of Cusco, but only on account of the great figure and strategy of Inca Pachacutec, the Inca Empire did not yield. Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui (or Pachacutec) was the ninth Sapa Inca (1438-1471/1472 of the Kingdom of Cusco, which he transformed into the empire The Inca Empire (or Inka Empire) was the largest empire in Pre-Columbian America.
By the time the conquerors established the first political organisation of the Colony, almost the whole extension of the current region was under the jurisdiction of the authorities of Huamanga; nevertheless, there is no recollection on the foundation of cities and towns.
At the beginning of the Republic, Abancay belonged to Cusco. It was not until April 28, 1873 that a law was given to create the department of Apurímac, based on the provinces of Andahuaylas (Ayacucho), Antabamba, Aymaraes and Cotabambas (Cusco), and naming Abancay as its capital.
Attractions
Besides Abancay, the capital, another tourist attracion in the region is Andahuaylas, a rather cold city, located at 2980 meters above sea level (9800 ft) and the region's most modern city. Abancay is a city in central Peru, capital of the Apurímac Region and capital of the Abancay Province. Andahuaylas is a Peruvian city capital of the Andahuaylas Province. Its main church is the Cathedral de San Pedro, built in Colonial style architecture. A one-piece stone fountain stands out in the Plaza de Armas. The Plaza de Armas ( Plaza of Arms is the name for the main square in many Latin American cities Close to Abancay in the way to Cusco you can find the famed Saywite Stone.
Located 4 km from Andahuaylas, Talavera de la Reyna is another place worth visiting. The main square or Plaza de Armas is remarkable, built in stone with an impressive tower with a clock. Nearby, the thermal baths of Hualalache may be visited. Chalhuanca, the capital of the province of Aymaraes, located at 2800 m. Chalhuanca is a town in southern Peru, capital of the province Aymaraes in the region Apurímac. a. s. l. (2,100 ft. ), preserves beautiful churches built during Colonial times, containing fine wood carvings and gold leaf. A detailed account of Apurimac's architecture can be found in the works of Peruvian Writer and architect Armando Arteaga.
In Antabamba, trepanations so accurately performed that astonish medicine have been found there. Antabamba is a town in southern Peru, capital of the province with the same name in the region Apurímac. Trepanation (also known as trepanning, trephination, trephining or burr hole) is surgery in which a hole is Drilled or scraped into Also, mud sculptures, weapons, domestic utensils, and hunting implements.
Considered one of the largest and most beautiful lagoons of Peru, Laguna de Pacucha is located at 3,000 m. a. s. l. (9,800 ft. ) in the route between Andahuaylas and Abancay. Abancay is a city in central Peru, capital of the Apurímac Region and capital of the Abancay Province. It is an ideal place to rest and enjoy nature. Also, fish and duck hunting are allowed.
Local customs
Typical dishes and beverages
One of the typical dishes is the watya, that goes back to ancient times. It consists in building a fire surrounded by stones, on the center of which potatoes are placed until done. The ancient settlers used to prepare it during sowing and harvesting.
Also, very well-known in Apurímac is a dish of potatoes and eggs with uchullaqwa (sauce made with chili, cottage cheese and 'wakatay, a very strong tasting Peruvian herb. ) Among the variety of breads, we find rejillas, tarapacos, paltos and roscas.
Festivities
January 1 through 6. New Year's celebrations in Andahuaylas. During those days the Baja de Negros (dancers disguised as black men) takes place. There is entertainment of all sorts, specially religious folklore. History The concept of folklore developed as part of the 19th century ideology of Romantic nationalism, leading to the reshaping of oral traditions to serve modern ideological
February. Carnivals. The whole town fills the streets to participate in La Yunsa. It is the only opportunity in which Apurímac shows all its folklore, with disguised groups dancing through all the quarters. In Andahuaylas, women and men dance in groups all day and night. In Grau, bullfights are organised, and the day before, the torril velacuy or velada de toros takes place to drive away evil spirits and avoid any harm to the toreros. In Aymaraes, a sling tournament between several districts takes place, a kind of duel, leaving several participants wounded. A sling is a projectile Weapon typically used to throw a blunt Projectile such as a stone
May 13. Fiesta de la Virgen de Fátima. Great demonstration of folklore, specially music and dance. Numerous musical groups arrive to Grau to show their arts.
June 24. Farm Products and Livestock Fair in Pachaconas (Antabamba), where the best products of the region are exhibited. A mayordomo, called Carguyoc, is in charge of entertaining the guests.
July 28. Yawar Fiesta in Andahuaylas. A special bullfight in which a condor is tied to the back of the bull. In its efforts to release itself from the back of the bull, the condor wounds the bull. The bull is then killed by the condor, or by the villagers. The condor is released after the fiesta. Also, cockfights and the traditional ride to the Pacucha Lagoon, for good trout fishing.
August 15. Fiesta de la Virgen de la Asunción. The people of Grau crowd the streets to take part in processions and prayers. Simultaneously, the tinca or branding of the cattle takes place. In Cotabambas, the festivity is celebrated with the Yawar Fiesta.
September 24. Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes. The whole town of Antabamba is invited to dance, drink, eat or to the bullfights and horse racing.
October 7. Fiesta de la Virgen del Rosario. Everyone in Abancay takes part. There are processions and fireworks. The alferado or mayordomo is responsible for the expenses of the feast.
November 3. The anniversary of the city of Abancay. Celebrated with several sports, folklore and social activities. Also, cockfights and bullfights.
December 8. Fiesta de la Virgen de la Concepción. In Cotabambas, dancing goes on in the main square during three or four nights, before and after the celebrations.
December 25. During Christmas Eve and Christmas, the people of Cotabambas go out to dance in the streets together with disguised dancers. Large crowds salute the Holy Child in adoration with songs and prayers. There are also processions, fireworks and banquets with typical food.
Significant Artists, Musicians, and Writers
- Juan Espinoza Medrano, born in Calcauso, Antabamba. Juan de Espinosa Medrano (ca 1629— November 13, 1688) known as El Lunarejo (“The Spotty-Faced” was a Peruvian Cleric, preacher An important barroque writer and priest.
- Jose Maria Arguedas, born in Andahuaylas, poet, novelist and antrhopologist. Author of Los Rios Profundos, Todas las Sangres
- Los Zorros de Arriba y los Zorros de Abajo, Quechua poets.
- Fredy Amilcar Roncalla, poet, essayist, jewelry maker. Born in Chualhuanca, Apurimac 3/25/53
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