Ica Province

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Ica
Flag of Ica.svg
Coat of Arms of Ica.svg
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Location of Ica in the Ica Region
Country Peru
Region Ica
Capital Ica
Government
  MayorEmma Luisa Mejía Venegas
(2019-2022)
Area
  Total7,894.25 km2 (3,047.99 sq mi)
Population
(2005 census)
  Total297,771
  Density38/km2 (98/sq mi)
UBIGEO 1101
Websitewww.muniica.gob.pe

The Ica Province is the largest of five provinces of the Ica Region in Peru. The capital of the province is the city of Ica.

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Huacachina is a small town, oasis and resort in this region.

Political division

The Ica Province is divided into fourteen districts (Spanish : distritos, singular: distrito), each of which is headed by a mayor (alcalde):

Districts

Villages and towns

See also

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