Andahuaylas

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Andahuaylas
Panorama
Panorama
Flag of Andahuaylas
Flag
Coat of arms of Andahuaylas
Coat of arms
Andahuaylas (Peru)
Andahuaylas
Andahuaylas
Location in Peru
Coordinates: 13°39′27″S 73°23′0″W / -13.6575, -73.38333
Country Flag of Peru Peru
Region Apurímac
Province Andahuaylas
Government
 - Type Democracy
 - Mayor Víctor Manuel Molina Quintana
Area
 - Total 370.03 km² (142.9 sq mi)
Elevation 2,926 m (9,600 ft)
Population (2005)
 - Total 34,087
Time zone PET (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) PET (UTC-5)
Area code(s) 83
Website: www.andahuaylas.com

Andahuaylas is a Peruvian city, capital of the Andahuaylas Province. It is known as the pradera de los celajes, the prairie of colored clouds. It's approximate population of 34,000 inhabitants makes it the second largest city in the region after the regions capital Abancay.

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[edit] Location

Central plaza of Andahuaylas
Central plaza of Andahuaylas

Andahuyalas is located in the western part of the Apurímac Region. The nearest city is Cusco.

Statue on central plaza
Statue on central plaza
Mototaxis on the central square
Mototaxis on the central square

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Andahuaylas is served by its own airport named the Andahuaylas Airport.

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Coordinates: 13°39′27″S, 73°23′0″W

[edit] Journal of Andahuaylas

Diario Opinión