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This article is about Junín, the province. For the Peruvian region, see Junín Region. For other uses, see Junín (disambiguation). Province in Junín, Peru
Junín
Province
Junín LakeJunín Lake
Coat of arms of JunínCoat of arms
Location of Junín in the Junín RegionLocation of Junín in the Junín Region
CountryPeru
RegionJunín
CapitalJunín
Government
 • MayorJorge Luis Tejeda Pucuhuaranga
Area
 • Total2,360.07 km (911.23 sq mi)
Population
 • Total23,133
 • Density9.8/km (25/sq mi)

Junín Province is a province in northwestern Junín Region, in the central highlands of Peru. Its capital is the city of Junín.

Geography

The territory of the province is mountainous and it includes Lake Junin which is the largest lake entirely on Peruvian territory, and the second-largest lake in the country after Lake Titicaca. Some of the most important rivers are the Mantaro and the Ullkumayu (Ulcomayo).

Boundaries

The province borders the Tarma Province on the southeast, Yauli Province on the southwest, and the Pasco Region provinces of Pasco on the north and northwest, and Oxapampa on the northeast.

Political division

The Junín Province is divided into four districts (Spanish: distritos, singular: distrito), each of which is headed by a mayor (alcalde): The Junín Province is subdivided in four districts:

Floods

Flooding caused by heavy rains has often caused river to overflow, triggering floods. Recent floods include those in 2019 and 2021.

See also

11°09′S 75°59′W / 11.150°S 75.983°W / -11.150; -75.983

References

  1. "Peru: Floods and landslides - ACT Alliance". Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  2. "Peru – Floods in Junín and Cusco – FloodList". floodlist.com. Retrieved 2024-06-21.


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