Huancavelica

Peru

Huancavelica or Wankawillka in Quechua is a city in Peru. It is the capital of the department of Huancavelica and according to the 2017 census had a population of 49,570 people. The city was established on August 5, 1572 by the Viceroy of Peru Francisco de Toledo. Indigenous peoples represent a major percentage of the population. It has an approximate altitude of 3,676 metres (12,060 ft); the climate is cold and dry between the months of February and August with a rainy season between September and January. It is considered one of the poorest cities in Peru.