Pisco, Peru
Pisco (Quechua: Pisqu) is a city located in the Department of Ica of Peru, the capital of the Pisco Province. The city is around 9 metres (28 feet) above sea level. Pisco was founded in 1640, close to the indigenous emplacement of the same name. Pisco originally prospered because of its nearby vineyards and became noted for its grape brandy or pisco which was exported from its port. Pisco has an estimated population of 104,656 (est. 2015).
Pisco | |
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City | |
Plaza de Armas in 2001. Church was destroyed in the 2007 earthquake | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Pisco | |
| Coordinates: 13°43′S 76°12′W | |
| Country | Peru |
| Region | Ica |
| Province | Pisco |
| District | Pisco |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Juan Mendoza Uribe (2019-2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,978.19 km2 (1,535.99 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Estimate (2015) | 104,656 |
| Demonym | Pisquena(o) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| Website | Official Website |
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