Nazca Province
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| Nazca | |
|---|---|
| Province | |
 | |
| Country | Peru |
| Region | Ica |
| Founded | January 23, 1941 |
| Capital | Nazca |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Daniel Osvaldo Mantilla Bendezu (2007) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,234.24 km2 (2,020.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 55,816 |
| • Density | 11/km2 (28/sq mi) |
| UBIGEO | 1103 |
The Nasca Province (Spanish: Provincia de Nazca) is one of five provinces of the Ica Region of Peru. The capital of the province is the city of Nazca.
Political division
The Nasca Province is divided into five districts (Spanish: distritos, singular: distrito), each of which is headed by a mayor (alcalde):
Districts
Elephant Rock on the coast of Nazca Province
Coordinates: 14°49′44″S 74°56′37″W / 14.82889°S 74.94361°W
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