Junín Province
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 Junín Lake | |
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Junín | |
| Capital | Junín |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jorge Luis Tejeda Pucuhuaranga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,360.07 km2 (911.23 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 23,133 |
| • Density | 9.8/km2 (25/sq mi) |
Junín Province is a province in northwestern
.Geography
The territory of the province is mountainous and it includes Lake Junin which is the largest lake entirely on Peruvian territory, and the second-largest lake in the country after Lake Titicaca. Some of the most important rivers are the Mantaro and the Ullkumayu (Ulcomayo).
Boundaries
The province borders the
on the northeast.Political division
The Junín Province is divided into four districts (Spanish: distritos, singular: distrito), each of which is headed by a mayor (alcalde): The Junín Province is subdivided in four districts:
- Junín in the south
- Carhuamayo in the north
- Ondores in the west
- Ulcumayo in the east
Floods
Flooding caused by heavy rains has often caused river to overflow, triggering floods. Recent floods include those in 2019[1] and 2021.[2]
See also
- Antaqucha
- Allqaqucha
- Chacamarca Historical Sanctuary
- Chiqllaqucha
- Upamayu Dam
- Waqraqucha
- Yanaqucha
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References
- ^ "Peru: Floods and landslides - ACT Alliance". Retrieved 2024-06-21.
- ^ "Peru – Floods in Junín and Cusco – FloodList". floodlist.com. Retrieved 2024-06-21.