Ayacucho
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| Elevation | 27619058 |
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| Weather | 19°C, Wind NW at 11 km/h, 40% Humidity |
| Population | 180,766 (2015) |
| Provinces | Huamanga |
| University | San Cristóbal of Huamanga University |
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| ID | 814839 |
About Ayacucho
Ayacucho is a city in south-central Peru. Its many colonial churches include the Templo de Santo Domingo, distinguished by its triple-arched belfry. The Plaza Mayor, also known as Plaza de Armas, is home to the 17th-century Catedral de Ayacucho, with its gold-leaf altarpieces. The city is also known for its folk handicrafts, including intricate wooden dioramas called "retablos," and lively Easter Week celebrations.