Pomabamba province
province of Ancash, Peru
Pomabamba (Quechua Puma Pampa) is one of twenty provinces of the Ancash Region in Peru. It was formerly called Pumapampa (Quechua for "cougar plain") and today it is also known as "The City of Cedars". It is located at the left bank of the Pomabamba river, at 3,063 meters (10,049 ft) above sea level. It was created by law on February 21, 1861.
In this vast region some archaeological sites like Ichik Yaynu, Willka Marka, Runa Marka and the gigantic stone constructions of Yaynu were found with features of the Recuay Culture.
For these ancient copper-colored and fecund places, one of the biggest pre-inca confederations was created, the powerful confederation of conchucos. It was an iron agglomeration of people that presented a hard and brave resistance to the Inca and Spanish armies. During the Republic, Marshal Ramón Castilla visited Pomabamba and fell in love with the beautiful Ancash woman from Llumpa, Margarita Mariluz.
Geography
One of the highest peaks of the district is Puka Hirka at approximately 4,400 m (14,400 ft). Other mountains are listed below:
Political division
Pomabamba is divided into four districts, which are:
Huayllán
Parobamba
Pomabamba
Quinuabamba
Ethnic groups
The people in the province are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent.
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