Castilla Province

Castilla
Coropuna as seen from Tipan
Coropuna as seen from Tipan
Flag of Castilla
Coat of arms of Castilla
Location of Castilla in the Arequipa Region
Location of Castilla in the Arequipa Region
CountryPeru
RegionArequipa
Founded1854
CapitalAplao
Government
 • MayorGilder Edy Medina Collado (2007)
Area
 • Total6,914.48 km2 (2,669.70 sq mi)
Population
(2005 census)
 • Total36,568
 • Density5.3/km2 (14/sq mi)
UBIGEO0404
Websitewww.municipiocastilla.gob.pe

Castilla Province is one of eight provinces in the Arequipa Region of Peru. It was named after Ramón Castilla.