Canchis Province
Canchis Province is one of thirteen provinces in the Cusco Region in the southern highlands of Peru.
Canchis | |
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Province | |
The Inca ruins in Raqch'i at the Willkanuta River in the Canchis Province are a common tourist attraction on the road between Cusco and Puno. | |
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Location of Canchis in the Cusco Region | |
| Country | Peru |
| Region | Cusco |
| Founded | October 14, 1833 |
| Capital | Sicuani |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jorge Quispe Ccallo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,999.27 km2 (1,544.13 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 95,774 |
| • Density | 24/km2 (62/sq mi) |
| UBIGEO | 0806 |
| Website | www.municanchis.gob.pe |
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