Ica Department
Also known as Ica Region, Department of Ica, Region of Ica
department of Peru
AI overview
Ica Department is a region located on the southern coast of Peru. It matters because it is an important agricultural area, particularly known for its wine and pisco (a brandy) production, and it serves as a significant economic zone for the country.
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Key facts
- Country
- Peru
- Capital
- Ica
- Provinces
- List Chincha Ica Nazca Palpa Pisco
- Type
- Regional Government
- Governor
- Javier Gallegos Barrientos
- Total
- 21,327.83 km (8,234.72 sq mi)
- Elevation capital
- 406 m (1,332 ft)
- Highest elevation
- 3,796 m (12,454 ft)
- Lowest elevation
- 0 m (0 ft)
- Density
- 39.8899/km (103.314/sq mi)
- Demonym
- iqueño/a
- Dialing code
- 056
- Iso 3166 code
Article
Ica ( Spanish pronunciation: [ˈika]; Quechua: Ika) is a department of Peru. It borders the Pacific Ocean on the west; Lima to the north; Huancavelica and Ayacucho to the east; and Arequipa to the south. It is administered by a regional government. Its capital is the city of Ica.
Geography