Abancay

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This article is about the town Abancay in Peru. For information on the province and the district with the same name, see, Abancay (disambiguation).
Abancay
Central square in Abancay
Central square in Abancay
Official seal of Abancay
Seal
Motto: La Fuerza Del Desarrollo
Abancay (Peru)
Abancay
Abancay
Location of the city of Abancay in Peru
Coordinates: 13°38′S 72°53′W / -13.633, -72.883
Country Flag of Peru Peru
Region Apurímac Region
Province Abancay Province
Established 1540
Government
 - Mayor Manuel Campos Césped
Elevation 2,378 m (7,802 ft)
Population (2007)
 - Total 57,750
  calculation
Website: www.muniabancay.gob.pe

Abancay is a city in central Peru, capital of the Apurímac Region and capital of the Abancay Province.

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[edit] Location

Market in Abancay
Market in Abancay

Abancay is located at an elevation of 2378 m in the central Andes above the Pachachaca river. Nearest cities are Cusco and Andahuaylas.

[edit] History

Abancay was already a populated area before the arrival of the Incas. It was populated by the Chancas, an ethnic native group of people. When the Spanish arrived, they named the city Amancay, Villa de los Reyes ("Amancay, Town of Kings").

[edit] Tourism

The city and its surroundings have some beautiful landscapes, such as the Ampay National Sanctuary Apu Ampay approximately 5300 m; lakes, waterfalls, wildlife, and the famous INTIMPA tree located north of the city. Only found in that area.

Pachachaca river with its famous bridge/valley (sugar cane).

[edit] Education

[edit] Universities

Abancay has two universities, Universidad Particular Tecnológica de los Andes and Universidad Nacional Micaela Bastidas de Apurimac.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

Coordinates: 13°38′S, 72°53′W

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