Ayacucho Department

The Ayacucho Department spreads across 43,814 square kilometers of Andean terrain, ranging from 1,800 to 5,505 meters above sea level.

The region gained prominence after the Battle of Ayacucho in 1824, where revolutionary forces secured a decisive victory against Spanish colonial rule.

Quechua remains the primary language for 63 percent of the population, with traditional communities maintaining their native Chanka Quechua dialect through generations.

The region contains eleven provinces subdivided into 111 districts, with the capital city of Ayacucho serving as the main administrative center.

Local farmers cultivate specialized Andean crops including olluco, a tuber that grows at high altitudes and forms part of the traditional agricultural system.

Location: Peru

Capital city: Ayacucho

Elevation above the sea: 2,746 m

Shares border with: Junin Department, Cusco Department, Apurimac Department, Arequipa Department, Ica Department, Huancavelica Department

GPS coordinates: -13.16306,-74.22444

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:48