Ancash, Peru

Ancash is a department and region in western Peru. It is bordered by the departments of La Libertad on the north, Huánuco and Pasco on the east, Lima on the south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Its capital is the city of Huaraz, and its largest city and port is Chimbote. The name of the region originates from the Quechua word anqash, from anqas or fro…
Ancash is a department and region in western Peru. It is bordered by the departments of La Libertad on the north, Huánuco and Pasco on the east, Lima on the south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Its capital is the city of Huaraz, and its largest city and port is Chimbote. The name of the region originates from the Quechua word anqash, from anqas or from anka.
  • Largest city: Chimbote
  • Capital: Huaraz
  • Highest elevation: 6,768 m (22,205 ft)
  • Country: Peru
  • Subdivisions: 20 provinces and 166 districts
  • Elevation (Capital): 3,052 m (10,013 ft)
  • Lowest elevation: 0 m (0 ft)
Data from: en.wikipedia.org