Arequipa Department

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Arequipa Department

Name

Arequipa Department

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

The Arequipa Department is an administrative region located in the southwestern part of Peru. It borders the Pacific Ocean and is characterized by its diverse geography and regional government administration. The department was formally established in the early nineteenth century following national independence.

Statistics

Area

63,345.39 km²

Population

1,382,730

Location