Ayacucho, Ayacucho
Ayacucho: Located in the south-central Andes of Peru, this city is renowned for its 33 colonial churches and vibrant Holy Week celebrations.
About
Quick Facts about Ayacucho
| Population | 616,176 |
| Country | Peru |
| State | Ayacucho (Peru) |
| County | Provincia de Huamanga |
| Area | 43821.08 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | -13.1588,-74.2232 |
| Altitude | 9,009 feet / 2746 meters |
| Capital | Ayacucho |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 02:44:04 (16th April 2026) |
Geography
Ayacucho is located at 13°9'32"S 74°13'24"W (-13.1587800, -74.2232100). It has 6 neighbors: Junin, Ica, Huancavelica, Departamento de Cusco, Arequipa and Departamento de Apurimac.
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Official website of Ayacucho
Official Website- La Mar Province
- Huanca Sancos Province
- Parinacochas Province
- Huamanga Province
- Víctor Fajardo Province
- Sucre Province
- Cangallo Province
- Paucar del Sara Sara Province
- Lucanas Province
- Huanta Province
- Vilcas Huamán Province
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 503,392 | - | census |
| 1993 | 492,507 | -2.21% | census |
| 2005 | 619,338 | 20.48% | census |
| 2007 | 612,489 | -1.12% | census |
| 2017 | 616,176 | 0.6% | census |
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