Cajatambo province

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Overview

From 1851 to 1916 Cajatambo was part of Ancash Region and also included the areas of the provinces of Bolognesi and Ocros, which remained in that region. Bolognesi, including Ocros until 1990, split from Cajatambo in 1903; in 1916 Cajatambo was given to Lima Region.

Geography

The Waywash mountain range traverses the province. Some of the highest mountains of the province are listed below:[1]

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Administrative divisions

The province is divided into five districts:

Population

The province has a population of approximately 10,000 people.

Capital

The capital of the province is the city of Cajatambo.

Industry

Historically, the principal products of the province have been cattle and sheep, although cochineal is also produced in the area.[2]

See also

References

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  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe UGEL map of the province of Cajatambo (Lima Region)
  2. Template:Cite EB1911

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