Huaral | |
|---|---|
 Municipal Headquarters | |
 Location of Huaral in Lima | |
| Country |  Peru |
| Department | Lima |
| Founded | May 11, 1976 |
| Capital | Huaral |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Fernando José Cárdenas Sánchez (2023-2026) |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,655.7 km2 (1,411.5 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 183,898 |
| • Density | 50.304/km2 (130.29/sq mi) |
| UBIGEO | 1506 |
| Website | Official Website |
Huaral is a province of the department of Lima, Peru. From the administrative point of view of the Catholic Church in Peru, it forms part of the Diocese of Huacho. Geographically, its territory extends around the valley of the Chancay River from the mountainous frontier of the Pasco Region and Junín Region up to the Pacific Ocean.[1]
History
It was created by Law No. 21488 on May 11, 1976, by president Francisco Morales Bermúdez out of eight districts of the province of Canta and four of the province of Huaura.[2]
Geography
It borders the province of Huaura to the north, the provinces of Canta and Lima to the south, the provinces of Pasco and Yauli to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The Puwaq Hanka mountain range traverses the province. Some of the highest peaks of the province are listed below:[3]
- Allqay
- Anta Chuku
- Anta Qullpa
- Asul Urqu
- Asulqucha
- Chunta
- Chunta Pata
- Janq'u Q'awa
- Kuntur Wank'a
- Kusuruqucha
- Llank'i
- Mina Wayllay
- Misapata
- Miyu
- Mut'i
- Parqash
- Pataqucha
- Pinkuylluyuq
- Pirwa Hirka
- Puka Qaqa
- Pumaqucha
- Purum Marka
- Puwaq Hanka
- Quncha
- Qharmin
- Q'ara Suqu
- Tunshuq
- Turmanya
- Uqshapata
- Wamanripa
- Wamp'u Qalla
- Wanaku Punta
- Wank'a Hankalla Qullqa
- Waqramarka
- Waru Kancha
- Wayllay
- Yaku Pampa
- Yana Kancha
- Yana Qaqa
- Yana Uqa Punta
- Yana Uqhu
- Yana Uqsha
- Yanaqucha
- Yunkan
- Yuraq Wank'a
Political division
The province is divided into twelve districts (Spanish: distritos, singular: distrito):
- Huaral
- Atavillos Alto
- Atavillos Bajo
- Aucallama
- Chancay
- Ihuari
- 27 de Noviembre
- Lampian
- Pacaraos
- Santa Cruz de Andamarca
- Sumbilca
- San Miguel de Acos
Attractions
Lachay Hills
This ecosystem is a representative example of hills with vegetation found only in Peru and northern Chile. It preserves a rich flora and fauna with numerous endemic species. It also constitutes an important recreational area for the residents of Lima and neighboring towns, whose conservation and proper development have often been threatened.
Chancay Castle
Chancay Castle, or Boggio Castle, located in Huaral Province, is a medieval-style castle built between the 1920s and 1930s on a rocky cliff on the beaches of Chancay.
Hacienda Huando
The old house or hacienda located in Huando is a former Peruvian hacienda, located in the Huaral Valley, 8 km east of the city of Chancay. It was owned by the Graña family, who used it as a fruit farm, especially the Huando orange plantation.
Rúpac
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The Rúpac archaeological site, sometimes referred to as the "Machu Picchu of Lima," is located in the Atavillos Bajo district, within the province of Huaral, at 3,500 meters above sea level and 145 km from Lima.
See also
External links
- (in Spanish) Official website
- Fotos de Huaral Archived 2009-07-29 at the Wayback Machine
- La Plaza Centenario en GoogleEarth[permanent dead link]
- La Plaza de Armas en GoogleEarth[permanent dead link]
- (in Spanish) Huaral en linea
- (in Spanish) Huaral en la Web
Notes
- ^ (in Spanish) Municipalidad Provincial de Huaral, Ubicación geográfica. Retrieved on November 3, 2007.
- ^ (in Spanish) Municipalidad Provincial de Huaral, Huaral provincia Archived 2007-11-16 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on November 3, 2007.
- ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the province of Huaral (Lima Region)
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