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
Antawaylla | |
|---|---|
 Panorama | |
 Flag  Seal | |
  Andahuaylas Location in Peru | |
| Coordinates: 13°39′27″S 73°23′0″W | |
| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Apurímac |
| Province | Andahuaylas |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democracy |
| • Mayor | Abel Gutierrez Huezo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 370.03 km2 (142.87 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,926 m (9,600 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
| • Total | 42,268 |
| • Estimate (2015)[1] | 63,654 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (PET) |
| Area code(s) | 83 |
| Website | www.andahuaylas.com |
Location
Andahuyalas is located in the western part of the Apurímac Region. The nearest city is Aban
cay.
Transportation
Andahuaylas is served by its own airport, the Andahuaylas Airport.
Gallery
Central square of Andahuaylas
Statue on central square
Mototaxis on the central square
See also
References
- 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.
External links
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Andahuaylas. |
Pukllay, El verdadero carnaval originario de Perú. (www.pukllay.pe)
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