Pisco
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Pisco

Peru · Ica

Pisco is a city located in the Department of Ica of Peru, the capital of the Pisco Province. The city is around 9 metres 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.

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Local time
UTC-5 · 1 h ahead of Costa Rica
Region
Ica
Main language
Spanish
On the map
13.71° S, 76.19° W

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