Daniel Alcides Carrión province

Daniel Alcides Carrión is the smallest of three provinces that make up the Pasco Region in Peru. It was named after the medical student Daniel Alcides Carrión. The capital of this province is Yanahuanca.

Boundaries

North: Huánuco Region
East: province of Pasco
South: province of Pasco
West: Lima Region

Geography

The Rawra mountain range and the Rumi Cruz mountain range traverse the province. One of the highest peaks of the province is Puywanqucha at about above sea level. Other mountains are listed below:

Districts

The province is divided into eight districts, which are: