Cusco Province

Cusco Province is located in the southern highlands of Peru and is the smallest of thirteen provinces in the Cusco Region. Its capital is Cusco, which is also the Historical Capital of Peru.

Cusco Province
Province
The archaeological site of Saksaywaman near Cusco
Location of Cusco Province in the Cusco Region
Location of Cusco Region in Peru
Coordinates: 13°32′S 71°59′W
CountryPeru
RegionCusco
CapitalCusco
Government
  MayorRomi Carmen Infantas Soto
(2020-2022)
Area
  Total617.0 km2 (238.2 sq mi)
Population
  Total447,588
  Density730/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Cuzqueño, -ña
UBIGEO0801
Websitewww.municusco.gob.pe

It is bordered to the north by the provinces of Calca and Urubamba, to the east by the province of Quispicanchi, to the south by the province of Paruro, and to the west by the province of Anta. It has a population of 447,588 inhabitants.

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