Department of Pasco facts for kids
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Department of Pasco
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Location of the Pasco Region in Peru
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| Country | Peru | ||
| Subdivisions | 3 provinces and 28 districts | ||
| Capital | Cerro de Pasco | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 25,319.59 km2 (9,775.95 sq mi) | ||
| Highest elevation | 4,380 m (14,370 ft) | ||
| Lowest elevation | 256 m (840 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 254,065 | ||
| • Density | 10.034325/km2 (25.98878/sq mi) | ||
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| Dialing code | 063 | ||
| ISO 3166 code | PE-PAS | ||
| Principal resources | Lead, zinc, silver and coal. | ||
| Percentage of Peru's GDP | 1.04% | ||
| Website | www.regionpasco.gob.pe | ||
Pasco is a region located in the central part of Peru. Its capital city is Cerro de Pasco. This region is known for its rich natural resources and beautiful landscapes.
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Political Divisions of Pasco
The Pasco region is like a big puzzle made of smaller pieces! It's divided into 3 main areas called provinces. These provinces are then split into even smaller parts called districts – there are 28 of them!
What are the Provinces?
Here are the three provinces of Pasco, along with their main cities:
- Daniel Alcídes Carrión (its capital is Yanahuanca)
- Oxapampa (its capital is Oxapampa)
- Pasco (its capital is Cerro de Pasco)
Cool Places to Visit in Pasco
Pasco has many interesting places to explore, especially if you love nature and history!
Natural Wonders
- Cerro de la Sal: This place is famous for its salt mines. People have been getting salt here for a very long time!
- El Sira Communal Reserve: This is a special area where nature is protected. Many different plants and animals live here.
- Gran Pajonal: A large, open area with grasslands and forests. It's home to unique wildlife.
- San Matías–San Carlos Protection Forest: Another important forest that helps protect the environment and its creatures.
- Yanachaga–Chemillén National Park: A beautiful national park with amazing biodiversity. You can find many different kinds of plants and animals here.
- Yanesha Communal Reserve: This reserve helps protect the land and culture of the Yanesha people who live there.
Images for kids
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Celebration in Oxapampa.
See also
In Spanish: Departamento de Pasco para niños
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