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Caylloma Province

Coordinates: 15°38′12″S 71°36′08″W / 15.63667°S 71.60222°W / -15.63667; -71.60222
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Caylloma
Mismi as seen from the southeast
Mismi as seen from the southeast
Flag of Caylloma
Location of Caylloma in the Arequipa Region
Location of Caylloma in the Arequipa Region
CountryPeru
RegionArequipa
CapitalChivay
Government
 • MayorJorge Modesto Cueva Tejada (2007)
Area
 • Total14,019.46 km2 (5,412.94 sq mi)
Population
(2005 census)
 • Total72,214
 • Density5.2/km2 (13/sq mi)
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Caylloma Province is the largest of eight provinces in the Arequipa Region of Peru.

Geography

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The Chila mountain range traverses the province. One of the highest mountains of the province is Mismi. Other mountains are listed below:[1]

Political division

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The province is divided into twenty districts which are:

Points of interest

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The Colca Canyon lies in the Huambo and Callalli districts.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL maps of the Caylloma Province 1 and 2 (Arequipa Region)
  2. ^ "Colca Peru - Attractions in Colca". Archived from the original on 2008-05-13. Retrieved 2007-12-20.

15°38′12″S 71°36′08″W / 15.63667°S 71.60222°W / -15.63667; -71.60222