Abancay

Abancay is a city in Peru. It is the capital of Apurímac Region.

Town
Plaza de Armas de Abancay.JPG
Flag of Abancay
Coat of arms of Abancay
 
Coordinates: 13°38′S 72°53′W / 13.633°S 72.883°W / -13.633; -72.883Coordinates: 13°38′S 72°53′W / 13.633°S 72.883°W / -13.633; -72.883
CountryPeru
RegionApurímac Region
ProvinceAbancay Province
Established1540
Town1873[1]
City1874[1]
Elevation2,377 m (7,799 ft)
Population
 • Estimate 
(2015)[2]
58,741
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
WebsiteAbancay Municipal Website

Location

Abancay is located at an elevation of 2,377 metres (7,799 ft) above sea level in the southern Peruvian Andes, above the Pachachaca River, and straddles the Marino River.[1]

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References

Further reading

  • Ferrufino, Guillermo Vidalegut (1994). Alma y Rostro de Abancay [Face and soul of Abancay]. Abancay: IRAL SRL. OCLC 54644778.
  • "Abancay". Encyclopædia Britannica (15th) 1. (1993). Chicago, IL: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.. 

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