Andahuaylas

Andahuaylas (Quechua Antawaylla, anta copper, waylla meadow, "copper meadow") is a Peruvian city. It is the capital of the Andahuaylas Province in the Apurímac Region. It is known as the pradera de los celajes (Spanish for "prairie of colored clouds"). Its approximate population of 42,268 inhabitants (2017 census) makes it the first largest city in the region.

Andahuaylas

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Andahuaylas
Location in Peru
Coordinates: 13°39′27″S 73°23′0″W
Country Peru
RegionApurímac
ProvinceAndahuaylas
Government
 • TypeDemocracy
 • MayorAbel Gutierrez Huezo
Area
 • Total370.03 km2 (142.87 sq mi)
Elevation
2,926 m (9,600 ft)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total42,268
 • Estimate 
(2015)[1]
63,654
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (PET)
Area code(s)83
Websitewww.andahuaylas.com

Location

Andahuyalas is located in the western part of the Apurímac Region. The nearest city is Aban

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Transportation

Andahuaylas is served by its own airport, the Andahuaylas Airport.

  • Central square of Andahuaylas
  • Statue on central square
  • Mototaxis on the central square
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See also

References
  1. Perú: Población estimada al 30 de junio y tasa de crecimiento de las ciudades capitales, por departamento, 2011 y 2015. Perú: Estimaciones y proyecciones de población total por sexo de las principales ciudades, 2012-2015 (Report). Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. March 2012. Retrieved 2015-06-03.

Pukllay, El verdadero carnaval originario de Perú. (www.pukllay.pe)

Journal of Andahuaylas

Diario Opinión

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