Ayacucho
Region in Peru
Ayacucho, known as Huamanga from its creation in 1822 until 1825, is a department and region of Peru, located in the south-central Andes of the country. Its capital is the city of Ayacucho. Wikipedia
Population: 616,176 (2017)
Area: 16,917 mi²
Elevation: 9,009′
Founded: April 25, 1822
Capital: Ayacucho
Elevation(Capital): 2,746 m (9,009 ft)
Principal resources: Potatoes, wheat, olluco, barley, sheep and handicrafts