Department of Moquegua
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This article is about the Department of Moquegua. For its capital city, see Moquegua.
Moquegua (Spanish pronunciation: [moˈkeɣwa] ⓘ) is a department and region in southern Peru that extends from the coast to the highlands. Its capital is the city of Moquegua, which is among the main Peruvian cities for its high rates of GDP and national education.
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Moquegua
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Coordinates: 16.8°S 70.8°W / -16.8; -70.8 | |
Country | Peru |
Subdivisions | 3 provinces and 20 districts |
Largest city | Moquegua |
Capital | Moquegua |
Government | |
• Governor | Zenón Cuevas Pare (2019–2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 15,733.97 km2 (6,074.92 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 3,756 m (12,323 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2017) | |
• Total | 174,863 |
• Density | 11/km2 (29/sq mi) |
UBIGEO | 18 |
Dialing code | 053 |
ISO 3166 code | PE-MOQ |
Principal resources | Copper, olives and avocado. |
Poverty rate | 29.6% |
Percentage of Peru's GDP | 1.43% |
Website | www.regionmoquegua.gob.pe |
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