Independencia | |
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District | |
Coordinates: 13°41′38″S76°1′26″W / 13.69389°S 76.02389°W Coordinates: 13°41′38″S76°1′26″W / 13.69389°S 76.02389°W | |
Country | |
Region | Ica |
Province | Pisco |
Founded | October 29, 1942 |
Capital | Independecia |
Government | |
• Mayor | Marino Ucharima Tacsi |
Area | |
• Total | 272.34 km2 (105.15 sq mi) |
Elevation | 211 m (692 ft) |
Population (2005 census) | |
• Total | 11,166 |
• Density | 41/km2 (110/sq mi) |
Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
UBIGEO | 110504 |
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