Chincha is one of five provinces of the Ica Region of Peru. The capital of the province is the city of Chincha Alta, a center where the culture of the Black Peruvians developed. It is characterized by its schools and fabric textiles.
History
Geography Boundaries North: Lima Region East: Huancavelica Region South: province of Pisco West: Pacific Ocean
Political division The province of Chincha is divided into eleven districts (, singular: distrito), each of which is headed by a mayor (alcalde):
Districts Alto Larán Chavín Chincha Alta Chincha Baja El Carmen Grocio Prado Pueblo Nuevo San Juan de Yanac San Pedro de Huacarpana Sunampe Tambo de Mora
See also Administrative divisions of Peru
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