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(Redirected from Tarma Province) Province in Junín, Peru
Tarma
Province
Flag of TarmaFlagCoat of arms of TarmaCoat of arms
Location of Tarma in the Junín RegionLocation of Tarma in the Junín Region
CountryPeru
RegionJunín
CapitalTarma
Government
 • MayorFathy Jiménez
Area
 • Total2,749.16 km (1,061.46 sq mi)
Elevation3,053 m (10,016 ft)
Population
 • Total89,590
 • Density33/km (84/sq mi)
UBIGEO1207
Websitewww.munitarma.gob.pe

Tarma is a Peruvian province, making up one of the nine provinces that conform the Junín Region. To the north it borders with the province of Junín, to the east with the province of Chanchamayo, to the south with the province of Jauja and to the west with the province of Yauli.

The region has an area of 2,749.16 square kilometers (1,061.46 sq mi), which represents the 6.2% of the departmental territory. It is located in a position privileged, touristy and economic, halfway between the capital and the high forest, and point of convergence of various routes towards the central forest. The climate is temperate and mild during most of months predominates.

Geography

Some of the highest mountains in the province are listed below:

Districts

The province is divided into nine districts.

See also

References

  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the province of Tarma (Junín Region)

External links

11°25′07″S 75°41′27″W / 11.418611°S 75.690833°W / -11.418611; -75.690833

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