Candarave Province
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Candarave | |
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![]() Location of Candarave in the Tacna region |
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Country | ![]() |
Region | Tacna |
Founded | 1821 |
Capital | Candarave |
Area | |
Area Elevation (capital) |
2.261,10 km2 3,415 metres (11,204 ft) |
Population (as of the 2005 Census) | |
Population - Total - Density |
8,543 3.8/km² |
Mayor | Mario Genaro Copa Conde (2007-2010) |
Subdivisions | 6 districts |
UBIGEO | 2302 |
Official website | |
www.municandarave.gob.pe |
Candarave Province is the smallest of four provinces in the Tacna Region in southern Peru. Its capital is Candarave.
[edit] Boundaries
- North: Moquegua Region
- East: Puno Region
- South: Tarata Province
- West: Jorge Basadre Province
[edit] Political division
The province is divided into six districts (Spanish: distritos, singular: distrito), each of which is headed by a mayor (alcalde):
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