Chincha Baja District
| Chincha Baja | |
|---|---|
| District | |
| Country |
 Peru |
| Region | Ica |
| Province | Chincha |
| Founded | October 20, 1537 |
| Capital | Chincha Baja |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Emilio Marcelo Del Solar Salazar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 72.52 km2 (28.00 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Population (2012 census) | |
| • Total | 12,387 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
| UBIGEO | 110204 |
| Website | www.chinchabaja.md.gob.pe |
Chincha Baja District is one of eleven districts of the province Chincha in Peru.[1]
History
Chincha Baja is the oldest district of the province and the entire region. It was created with the name of "Villa Santiago de Almagro" on October 20, 1537 by the conquistador Diego de Almagro. During the Pacific War it served as the headquarters of the Chileans. Within its boundaries is the administrative center of Chincha kingdom, known as Huaca "The Sentinel".
The district was created in the early years of the Republic of Peru.
References
- ↑ (Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
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Coordinates: 13°27′32″S 76°09′42″W / 13.4590°S 76.1617°W
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