Pisco | |
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City | |
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  Pisco | |
| Coordinates: 13°43′S 76°12′W / 13.717°S 76.200°W | |
| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Ica |
| Province | Pisco |
| District | Pisco |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Juan Mendoza Uribe (2019-2022) |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,978.19 km2 (1,535.99 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Population | |
• Estimate (2015)[1] | 104,656 |
| Demonym | Pisquena(o) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| Website | Official Website |
Pisco (Quechua: Pisqu) is a city located in the Department of Ica of Peru, the capital of the Pisco Province. The city is around 9 metres (28 feet) above sea level. Pisco was founded in 1640,[2] close to the indigenous emplacement of the same name. Pisco originally prospered because of its nearby vineyards and became noted for its grape brandy or pisco[3] which was exported from its port. Pisco has an estimated population of 104,656 (est. 2015).[4]
- ^ Perú: Población estimada al 30 de junio y tasa de crecimiento de las ciudades capitales, por departamento, 2011 y 2015. Perú: Estimaciones y proyecciones de población total por sexo de las principales ciudades, 2012-2015 (Report). Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. March 2012. Retrieved 2015-06-03.
- ^ Pisco celebrates its 371st anniversary
- ^ Pisco (Peru) at Encyclopædia Britannica
- ^ Peru population estimates at INEI.gob.pe