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Nazca (/ ˈ n ɑː s k ɑː,-k ə /; sometimes spelled Nasca; possibly from Quechua: nanasqa, lit. 'hurt') is a city and system of valleys on the southern coast of Peru. The city of Nazca is the largest in the Nazca Province. The name is derived from the Nazca culture, which flourished in the area
The province is the birthplace of the Nazca culture. The province is also famous with the Nazca lines, located in the Nazca Desert in southern Peru. [1] Elephant Rock on the coast of the province of Nazca
For 2017, government figures place Spanish as being spoken by 82.6% of the population, but among Amerindian languages, another decrease is registered. Of the indigenous languages, Quechua remains the most spoken, and even today is used by some 13.9% of the total Peruvian population or a third of Peru's total indigenous population.
Population (2017) • Total ... 22/km 2 (57/sq mi) Time zone: UTC-5 : UBIGEO: 110301: Nazca District is one of five districts of the province Nazca in Peru. [1 ...
Population (2005 census) ... 110303: El Ingenio District is one of five districts of the province Nasca in Peru. [1] References This ... Statistics; Cookie statement;
Population (2005 census) ... UTC-5 : UBIGEO: 110302: Changuillo District is one of five districts of the province Nazca in Peru. [1] References ... Statistics; Cookie ...
Demographic evolution of Peru. A census in Peru is the enumeration of the Peruvian population made by the Peruvian government. By law (Law Nº 13248) a population and household census has to be executed every ten years. [1] The latest census was held in 2017. The first five times the census was held, only population data was included.
The Ica-Nazca culture flourished along the southern coast of Peru from around 200 BC to 600 AD. This area is extremely dry. The Nazca developed extensive irrigation systems, including underground canals, that allowed them to farm the land. The Nazca are known for their textiles and pottery which feature images of animals and mythological beings.