Cusco Province | |
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![]() The archaeological site of Saksaywaman near Cusco | |
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![]() Location of Cusco Province in the Cusco Region | |
![]() Location of Cusco Region in Peru | |
Coordinates: 13°32′S 71°59′W / 13.533°S 71.983°W | |
Country | Peru |
Region | Cusco |
Capital | Cusco |
Government | |
• Mayor | Romi Carmen Infantas Soto (2020–2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 617.0 km2 (238.2 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 447,588 |
• Density | 730/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Cuzqueño, -ña |
UBIGEO | 0801 |
Website | www |
Cusco Province is located in the southern highlands of Peru and is the smallest of thirteen provinces in the Cusco Region. Its capital is Cusco, which is also the Historical Capital of Peru.[1]
It is bordered to the north by the provinces of Calca and Urubamba, to the east by the province of Quispicanchi, to the south by the province of Paruro, and to the west by the province of Anta. It has a population of 447,588 inhabitants.