Intendancy of Tarma

The Intendancy of Tarma (Spanish: Intendencia de Tarma), also known informally as Tarma Province (Spanish: Provincia de Tarma), was one of the territorial divisions of the Viceroyalty of Peru. The territory was ruled from Tarma. It existed from its creation in 1784 until it was replaced by the departments of Tarma and Huaylas on February 12, 1821.

Intendencia de Tarma
Intendancy of the Spanish Empire
1784–1821
Coat of arms

CapitalTarma
Government
Intendant 
 1784–1791
Juan María Galvez (first)
 1820–1821
Dionisio Vizcarra (last)
Historical eraViceroyalty of Peru
 Established
1784
 De facto end
12 February 1821
Subdivisions
  TypePartidos
  UnitsSee relevant section
Succeeded by
Department of Tarma
Department of Huaylas
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