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Yarowilca province
Yarowilca is the smallest of eleven provinces of the Huánuco Region in Peru. Its capital is Chavinillo. BoundariesDos de Mayo province is north of Yarowilca, Huánuco province is east, Lauricocha province lies southward and Dos de Mayo province to the west. GeographyOne of the highest peaks of the district is Qullqa Punta at 4,542 m (14,902 ft). Other mountains include:[1]
Political divisionThe province is divided into eight districts:
LanguagesThe Yarowilcan Indigenous peoples of the Americas are mainly Quechua people. The Quechua language was taught to 60.97% of citizens in childhood, as of 2007, and 38.74% learned Spanish.[2] ArchaeologySome of the most important archaeological sites of the province are Awkillu Waqra, T'akaq, Wallpayunka, Warahirka, Waruq and Wich'un. Sources
9°46′59″S 76°35′00″W / 9.78306°S 76.58333°W
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