Yungay is one of twenty provinces of the Ancash Region in Peru. www.yungayperu.com.pe
Geography The Cordillera Blanca and the Cordillera Negra traverse the province. Waskaran, the highest elevation of Peru, lies on the border with the province of Carhuaz. Chakrarahu, Chopicalqui, Tullparahu and Yanarahu (Ruriqucha) belong to the highest peaks of the province. Other mountains are listed below:escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the province of Yungay (Ancash Region)
Political division Yungay is divided into eight districts, which are: Cascapara Mancos Matacoto Quillo Ranrahirca Shupluy Yanama Yungay
Ethnic groups The people in the province are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (73.19%) learnt to speak in childhood, 26.48% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).inei.gob.pe INEI, Peru, Censos Nacionales 2007
See also Kiswar Llankanuku Lakes Qanchisqucha
References
External links www.yungayperu.com.pe