Chupaca Province 3.44

Chupaca Province, located in Central Peru, is one of the nine provinces that compose the Junín Region, bordering to the north with the Concepción Province, to the east with the Huancayo Province, to the south with the Huancavelica Region and to the west with the Lima Region. The province has a population of approximately 57,000 inhabitants, and the capital is Chupaca.GeographyChupaca is located 297km from Lima and has a temperate and dry climate. Located within the province is the lake Ñawinpukyu 15km west of the city Huancayo, with surface water spanning 7ha, where the breeding of trout, mule trips and boating occur.One of the highest peaks of the province is Wachwa Runtu at approximately 4800m. Other mountains are listed below:Political divisionThe province is divided into nine districts . Ahuac District Chongos Bajo District Chupaca District Huachac District Huamancaca Chico District San Juan de Jarpa District San Juan de Yscos District Tres de Diciembre District Yanacancha District