Huánuco Province
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 Location in the Huánuco Region |
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| Country Region |
 PeruHuánuco |
|---|---|
| Founded | |
| Capital | Huánuco |
| Area | 4,022.54 km2 |
| Population - Total - Density |
254,133 (2005 census) 63.2/km2 |
| Mayor | JESUS GILES ALIPAZAGA |
| Subdivisions | 11 districts |
| UBIGEO | 1001 |
The Huánuco Province is one of 11 provinces of the Huánuco Region in Peru.
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[edit] Districts
The province is divided into 11 districts, which are:
- Huánuco
- Amarilis
- Chinchao
- Churumbamba
- Margos
- Pilco Marca
- Quisqui
- San Francisco de Cayrán
- San Pedro de Chaulán
- Santa María del Valle
- Yarumayo
[edit] Capital
The capital of the province is the city of Huánuco.
[edit] Events
On 21 December 2005, eight Peruvian policemen were killed by Shining Path terrorists.[1] The policemen were involved in the government's efforts of destroying coca crops.
[edit] See also
Ambo | Dos de Mayo | Huacaybamba | Huamalíes | Huánuco | Lauricocha | Leoncio Prado | Marañón | Pachitea | Puerto Inca | Yarowilca
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