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Tacna - See information in EnglishTacna es un departamento de Perú en el sur de Perú. Tacna tambien es el nombre de la captial de este departamento.Departamento de TacnaDe Wikipedia http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regi%C3%B3n_Tacna(Click
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El Departamento de Tacna es el departamento
más meridional del Perú.
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Ubicación del Departamento de TacnaEstá ubicada en el sur del Perú, junto al Océano Pacífico. Limita al norte con la Moquegua y Puno; al sur con Chile; al este con Bolivia y Chile; al oeste con el Mar de Grau. Se halla al pie de la meseta del Titicaca, en una zona volcánica. De relieve accidentado, con estrechas quebradas tiene dos terceras partes de costa, y el tercio restante es de sierra.
* Creación: 25 de junio de 1875.
* Total: 269.255 habitantes.
* Hombres: 137.044.
* Capital del Departamento: Tacna.
Transporte en el Departamento de Tacna* Ferrocarril: Tacna-Arica.* Aeropuerto: Aeropuerto Internacional Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa en Tacna. Geografía del Departamento de Tacna* Ríos más importantes: Locuma, Sama y Caplina.* Nevados: Barroso (5.742 msnm), Achacollo (5.690 msnm) y Yucamani (5.508 msnm). * Volcanes: Tutupaca (5.505 msnm), Huancune (5.567 msnm) y Yucamani (5.508 msnm). * Abras: Campanallane (a 5.000 msnm) en Candarave; El Viento (a 5.000 msnm en Tacna y Huaytire; y Lepiche (a 4.850 msnm) en Candarave. * Lagunas: Aricota, Suches y Vilacota. Historia del Departamento de TacnaLos primeros grupos humanos que poblaron esta región fueron recolectores y cazadores de guanacos, vicuña y cuyes silvestres. En las cuevas de Toquepala aún quedan vestigios de sus pinturas rupestres, en donde se refugiaban 9.000 a.C. Después la zona fue habitada por etnias provenientes de la meseta del Collao. Los conquistadores españoles llegaron a Tacna en 1537, dejando en su arquitectura importantes huellas de arte colonial.Los tacneños apoyaron la emancipación
del Perú desde el inicio de los movimientos libertarios, con Francisco
de Zela a la cabeza. El 26 de mayo de 1828, el presidente José de
la Mar promulgó una ley que le otorgó el título de
Ciudad Heroica. Durante la guerra con Chile los tacneños tuvieron
una patriótica acción en el frente de lucha. Tras la batalla
del Alto de la Alianza, en 1880, la ciudad fue ocupada por chilenos durante
cincuenta años. El 28 de agosto de 1929, Tacna se reintegró
al territorio peruano por decisión de su población y cada
año el paseo de la bandera es una emotiva fiesta digna de admirar.
División administrativa del Departamento de TacnaEl Departamento de Tacna se divide en cuatro provincias: * Tacna
Economía del Departamento de TacnaProduce el 53,15% de las aceitunas del país. También maíz amiláceo, papa, trigo, orégano, vid (se industrializa en piscos y vinos), alfalfa. Destaca su ganadería lechera y los ovinos. Existe una gran área de protección de vicuñas. Asimismo, la pesca artesanal concede abundante pescado para la alimentación humana. En la minería es importante la extracción de cobre a tajo abierto en la mina de Toquepala, que se refina en Ilo para su exportación.La Zona de Tratamiento Especial Comercial
de Tacna (ZOTAC) se complementa con los Centros de Exportación,
Transformación, Industria, Comercialización y Servicios (CETICOS),
para dinamizar el comercio. Son primordiales las centrales hidroeléctricas
de Aricota I y Aricota II, que atienden las demandas de Moquegua, Tacna
e Ilo y la central térmica de Calana.
Turismo en el Departamento de TacnaTacna es famosa por su campiña, de un verde exuberante, con árboles viejos y robustos. En los alredeores de la capital sobresalen la Boca del Río, un balneario de arena y rocas; Calana, un pueblo de formas coloniales. Calientes, por su baños termales; Locumba, un valle pleno de paisajes; Pachía, un pueblo pintoresco y soleado durante todo el año. Vale asimismo llegar hasta Tarata, una ciudad tranquila y acogedora, ubicada entre el altiplano puneño y los desiertos de la costa; y más allá, en Toquepala, ver las pinturas rupestres del hombre de las cavernas.En la misma ciudad de Tacna se puede visitar
el monumento a los soldados que perecieron en la guerra con Chile. Y también
la Plaza de Armas, con su fuente de bronce y un arco flanqueado por las
estatuas de Grau y Bolognesi, frente a la bella Catedral, construida siguiendo
las indicaciones del ingeniero Eiffel.
Atracciones turísticas en el Departamento de Tacna
* La Cueva de Toquepala,
con sus pinturas rupestres que datan de 9.000 años a.c. en el asiento
minero de Toquepala.
Educación en el Departamento de Tacna* Colegios públicos y privados:* Total: 481.
* Educación inicial: 169.
* Universidades: Universidad Nacional Jorge Basadre Grohmann y Universidad
de Tacna.
* Noticias y Acontecimientos
de Tacna
La ciudad de TacnaLa siguiente información viene de wikipedia ( http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tacna ) Esperamos pronto poner nuestro propio material.La ciudad de Tacna es la capital de la Región Tacna. Se llamó originalmente San Pedro de Tacna y fue fundada en 1615. * 1 Historia
Historia de la ciudad de TacnaSin fundación española, en 1572 se inician los primeros asentamientos en el valle del río Caplina, sobre el territorio que actualmente ocupa la ciudad.En 1823, el congreso constituyente honra a Tacna con la denominación de villa en vista del patriotismo demostrado por su pueblo durante la guerra por la independencia del Perú. El 26 de mayo de 1828 el presidente del Perú, Don José de La Mar, promulga un dispositivo legal otorgando a Tacna el título de Heroica Ciudad por su participación en la guerra por la Independencia. Durante la efímera Confederación Perú-Boliviana, Tacna fue designada como la capital del Estado Sur Peruano y, asimismo, como la capital de la Confederación. Después de la batalla del Alto de la Alianza, en 1880, durante la Guerra del Pacífico, la ciudad fue anexionada por Chile durante cincuenta años. El 28 de agosto de 1929 Tacna se reintegra
al Perú.
La ciudad de TacnaLa ciudad de Tacna tiene monumentos interesantes dentro de los cuales destacan:
Plaza de Armas de Tacna
Sus alrededoresCerca de la ciudad de Tacna, se puede visitar:
Information in English about Tacna.Tacna is one of the departments of Peru. Tacna is also the Capital city of the Department and Tacna is also one of theThe following information is from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. We hope to put up our own text and photos before too long. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tacna_Region
Tacna Region (or Department)(Click here for information just about Tacna city)Tacna is the southernmost region in Peru. Its name originates from the Quechua words taka ("hit") and na ("place"), which would mean "I hit this place". This expression is thought to be related to the Quechua conquest of the Aymara people. The regional capital is the Heroic City of Tacna. Present-day Tacna Region was occupied by forces from neighboring Chile as a result of the War of the Pacific. Tacna was reincorporated into Peruvian sovereignty in 1929 and today it is known for being one of the most patriotic areas in the country. Area 16,062.62 km²
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* 1 Geography
Geography of Tacna DepartmentThe Tacna Region is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west, the Moquegua Region on the north, the Puno Region on the northeast, the Bolivian La Paz Department on the east, and the Tarapacá Region of Chile on the south. The border between the Tacna Region and Chile is known as La Línea de la Concordia.The region is located below the Titicaca
plateau, and has a diverse geography, including volcanoes, deserts and
mountainous zones, from which arise rivers that go over the punas and the
plateaus, thus forming the hydrographical system of this zone. The region
is small in size, but has a great mining and agriculture potential. It
has various climates and a diverse production.
History of Tacna DepartmentThere is evidence of the presence of a very early culture that goes back more than 10 000 years. The archaeological investigations in the region have proved that a civilization dwelled in this zone in the Stone Age. The Toquepala Cave (7630 BC) and Abrigo de Caru (6240 BC) belong to this age. There are other sites such as Girata Complex, Mullini, and Queñavichinca, where investigations have not been concluded.The first groups of Spanish conquerors arrived to the region in 1535. These groups were formed by members of the Almagro expedition, organized to conquer Chile. During this time, the city of Tacna was called Villa San Pedro de Tacna. In 1615 and 1784 Tacna experienced violent earthquakes and many towns were reduced to ruins. However, they were rebuilt by their people who decided to stay in the same place. Tacna has a seat of honor in the emancipation process. Since 1810, the local patriots, following the example of their Argentine neighbors, who had already declared their independence, started to conspire. In 1811, Francisco Antonio De Zela, sent forth the first libertarian outcry in Tacna. Once the Peruvian independence was consummated, the heroism of this city was honored by promoting it to the rank of villa on 1823. In May 26, 1828, President José de La Mar promulgated a law given by Congress by which the city of Tacna was given the title of Ciudad Heroica (Heroic City). During the War of the Pacific against Chile, the tacneños placed themselves in the front line, offering their lives defending the nation. On May 26, 1880, after the Battle of Alto de la Alianza, the Chilean army invaded the Tacna province and remained there for five decades. In spite of time, the Tacneños kept their national pride high and, finally in 1929, the city was reincorporated to Peruvian territory. Southern Peru was hit by a strong earthquake on June 23, 2001, causing extensive damage in the Tacna Region. Currently, there exists controversy regarding
the maritime border between Peru and Chile. The Peruvian Congress passed
a law stating that it runs parallel to the land border, while Chileans
argue that it is a straight line starting in the coastline.
Political divisions of Tacna DepartmentThe Tacna Region is divided into four provinces (Spanish: provincias, singular: provincia), which are composed of 26 districts (distritos, singular: distrito). The provinces, with their capitals in parenthesis, are:Political map of the Tacna Region * Candarave (Candarave)
Local customs of Tacna Department
Tacna offers visitors colorful dishes exquisitely combined and abundantly served. The picante a la Tacneña and patazca Tacneña belong to this region. Corn and cheese, chicharrones with toasted corn, cuy or guinea pig chactado, corn cake with peanuts and raisins, baked pork, grilled lamb, are also local specialties. To drink, Tacna has macerated Brussels
apricot, frutilla or tumbo, and wines produced in the local vineyards.
Festivities of Tacna Department
* April - Corn and Potato Festival in Tacna. * May 1 - Fiesta de las Cruces. * May 26 - Anniversary of the Battle of Alto de la Alianza. * June 7 - Anniversary of the Battle of Arica. * June 20 - Day to remember the tacneño patriot Francisco Antonio De Zela. * June 23. Night of San Juan. * August 28. Procesión
de la Bandera. A singular and moving civic patriotic act in which the women
of Tacna carry the red and white Peruvian flag through the streets of the
city. Later, various associations, group of students, and the armed and
police forces take part in a parade that ends in the main square, where
the Arch of the Heroes is located. For a week the locals celebrate the
reincorporating of the Heroic City of Tacna as part of the Peruvian territory.
Simultaneously, a fair on farm and livestock products, industrial goods
and handicrafts takes place.
Tacna ProvinceTacna is a province in the Tacna Region in southern Peru. Its capital is Tacna.The province is divided into ten districts each of which is headed by a mayor:
Tacna CityThis information is from wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TacnaTacna is a city in southern Peru and the regional capital of the Tacna Region. It is located on the Atacama Desert, inland from the Pacific Ocean and on the valley of the Caplina River. Tacna is a very commercially active city, located only 35 km (21 mi) north from the border with Chile. Tacna is one of the most patriotic cities
in Peru, with many monuments and streets named after heroes of Peru's struggle
for independence (1821-1824) and the War of the Pacific (1879-1883). Residents
of Tacna are known in Spanish as tacneños.
City nickname: "La Ciudad Heroica" ("The
Heroic City")
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* 1 History
HistoryFrancisco Antonio De Zela, a royal accountant (similar in function to a modern-day income tax auditor), initiated the push for Peruvian Independence from Spain in 1811 in Tacna, leading to a series of commemorative actions for the city, culminating in the 1828 declaration of Tacna as the "Heroic City" ("La Heroica Ciudad de San Pedro de Tacna") by President José de La Mar.It was the capital of the short-lived Peru-Bolivian Confederation (1836-1839) Tacna's economic prosperity attracted a
wave of Italian immigrants who arrived in the city during the mid 19th
century, which is the reason why many tacneños have Italian surnames.
This era of successful commerce and agriculture ended drastically with
the start of the War of the Pacific.
During the war, the cities of Tacna and Arica were invaded by the Chilean Army. A peace agreement, the Treaty of Ancón, was signed in 1883. Under the terms of the treaty, Chile was to occupy the provinces of Tacna and Arica for 10 years, after which a plebiscite was to be held to determine their nationality. Tacna lived a period of captivity for 50 years; the invaders started a campaign of "Chilenization", whose purpose was to convince the local population of accepting Chile as the new ruling power, and make them lose their Peruvian identity. Nevertheless, the patriotism of the tacneños hindered the Chilean attempts of gaining their sympathy, which was needed for getting their vote at the plebiscite. The plebiscite was never held, though. Finally, in 1929, an accord was reached by which Chile kept Arica; Peru reacquired Tacna and received $6 million indemnity and other concessions. Today, Tacna is a mostly commercial city
with many immigrants from the Puno Region living there. Its economy is
based on mercantile activities with the north of Chile (Arica and Iquique).
Since it is part of a duty free zone, Tacna has come to rival Arequipa
as southern Peru's main business area. The city has one of the largest
artifact markets in the world, with things from Japan to China, and also
traditional Peruvian handicrafts.
Tourist attractions in TacnaMany monuments are located in this city, including the arch of the Alto de la Alianza, which shows the significance of this town.Plaza de Armas Other monuments include a neo-Renaissance Cathedral, the Alameda Bolognesi Walkway and the caves of Toquepala, where archaeologists have found some of the oldest human remains in Peru. It is served by the Crnl. FAP. Carlos Ciriani
Santa Rosa International Airport
FestivitiesThe most important festivity in the city is the Semana de Tacna ("Tacna Week"), which runs from August 25-30.On August 28th, a large Peruvian flag is shown throughout the city during the Paseo de la Bandera, which celebrates the anniversary of the reincorporation of Tacna into Peruvian sovereignty and is one of the most important patriotic demonstrations in the whole country. This tradition started in 1901, during the Chilean occupation of Tacna, by a group of tacneños who defied the prohibition of showing Peruvian flags imposed by the Chilean authorities. There is an agrarian and industrial fair as part of these celebrations. In September, the festival of the Señor
de Locumba is celebrated, which draws thousands of faithful people from
all over the world.
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