Canchis Province

Canchis
Province
The Inca ruins in Raqch'i at the Willkanuta River in the Canchis Province are a common tourist attraction on the road between Cusco and Puno.
The Inca ruins in Raqch'i at the Willkanuta River in the Canchis Province are a common tourist attraction on the road between Cusco and Puno.
Flag of Canchis
Flag
Location of Canchis in the Cusco Region
Location of Canchis in the Cusco Region
CountryPeru
RegionCusco
FoundedOctober 14, 1833
CapitalSicuani
Government
 • MayorJorge Quispe Ccallo
Area
 • Total
3,999.27 km2 (1,544.13 sq mi)
Population
 • Total
95,774
 • Density24/km2 (62/sq mi)
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Websitewww.municanchis.gob.pe

Canchis Province is one of thirteen provinces in the Cusco Region in the southern highlands of Peru.