Chincha Province

The Chincha Province is one of five provinces of the Ica Region of Peru. The capital of the province is the city of Chincha Alta, a center where the culture of the Black Peruvians developed. It is characterized by its schools and fabric textiles.

Boundaries

 * North: Lima Region
 * East: Huancavelica Region
 * South: Pisco Province
 * West: Pacific Ocean

Political division
The Chincha Province is divided into eleven districts (distritos, singular: distrito), each of which is headed by a mayor (alcalde):

Districts

 * Alto Larán
 * Chavín
 * Chincha Alta
 * Chincha Baja
 * El Carmen
 * Grocio Prado
 * Pueblo Nuevo
 * San Juan de Yanac
 * San Pedro de Huacarpana
 * Sunampe
 * Tambo de Mora