# Independencia District, Pisco Province, Ica Department

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District · Pisco Province 

# Independencia

Independencia is a district of Peru in Pisco Province, Ica Department. It covers **268.7 km²**. 72 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 31 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 269km²
- 31mapped services
- 191 mtypical elevation

## Where is Independencia?

Independencia lies in [Pisco Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ica/pisco/), [Ica Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ica/), [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). It borders 3 other districts: [El Carmen](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ica/chincha/el-carmen/), [Humay](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ica/pisco/humay/) and [San Clemente](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ica/pisco/san-clemente/). By area it is the 786th largest of 1,873 districts in Peru. It covers 6.8% of [Pisco Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ica/pisco/). The centre of Independencia is about 210 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. The centre point is at 13.6483° S, 76.0122° W.

Source: [Instituto Geográfico Nacional - IGN via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-per).

## Things to see in and around Independencia

### Nearby, outside Independencia

- Moron Lake · attraction, Humay13 km
- Peru Hop stop Slave Tunels · attraction, El Carmen16 km
- Band of Holes · archaeological site, Humay16 km
- Mirador Cristo Blanco · viewpoint, Tupac Amaru Inca16 km
- Band of Holes · archaeological site, Humay16 km
- Túpac Amaru II · memorial, Tupac Amaru Inca16 km
- Band of Holes · archaeological site, Humay17 km
- Medina · archaeological site, Chincha Baja20 km
- Rancheria · archaeological site, El Carmen20 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Independencia

- Time zoneUTC−5, no daylight saving · America/Lima
- CurrencySol (PEN)
- Country calling code+51
- LanguagesSpanish, Quechua, Aymara
- Plug typesType A, B, C · 220 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Maria Reiche Neuman Airport (NZC) · Nazca175 km
- Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport (AYP) · Ayacucho203 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 05:31) and shortest in Jun (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:24, sunset around 17:43).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Independencia

Open gazetteers list **72 villages, towns and localities** in Independencia. The largest with a recorded population: Dos Palmas (862), Santa Isabel (441), Santa Beatriz (253), Zárate (199), San Jacinto (173) and Toscania (172). Settlements here lie between about 130 m and 381 m above sea level (median 191 m).

- Agua Santa
- CABEZA DE TORO LATERAL 4 INDEPENDENCIA
- Cabeza de Toro Lat 1
- Cabeza de Toro Lat 2
- Cabeza de Toro Lat 3
- Cabeza de Toro Lateral 5
- Cabeza de Toro Lateral 6
- Dos Palmas
- El Pacae
- Fermín Tangüis
- Fundo Cabezudo
- Fundo Carmelo
- Fundo El Carmen
- Fundo El Charro
- Fundo El Matildo
- Fundo Gentil
- Fundo La Colmena
- Fundo La Cruz
- Fundo La Esperanza
- Fundo La Merced
- Fundo Luis XV
- Fundo Miraflores
- Fundo Mirasol
- Fundo Natividad
- Fundo Palo Seco
- Fundo San Antonio
- Fundo San Esteban
- Fundo San Isidro
- Fundo San Luis
- Fundo San Nicolas
- Fundo San Pedro
- Fundo San Simon
- Fundo Santa Cruz
- Fundo Santa Eva
- Fundo Santa Fe
- Fundo Santa Julia
- Fundo Santa María
- Fundo Senor de Los Milagros
- Fundo Toscania
- Fundo Villa Herrera
- Granja El Aguila
- Granja Los Algarrobos
- Hacienda El Palto
- Hacienda Media Luna
- Hacienda Moll
- Hacienda Nueva
- Hacienda San Ramon
- Hacienda Urrutia
- Independencia
- Jose Olaya
- Lima La Vieja
- Los Granados
- Manrique
- Media Luna
- Mensia
- Moll
- Montalván
- Puente Piedra
- San Emilio
- San Grabiel
- San Jacinto
- San José
- San Juan
- San Juan del Condor
- Santa Beatriz
- Santa Clara
- Santa Isabel
- Santa Luisa
- Toma de Leon
- Toscania
- Urrutia
- Zárate

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Independencia

Named natural and historic features inside Independencia, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Hills and mountains

1 mountain.

- Cerro Guitarra · 497 m

### Getting around

1 airfield.

- San Jacinto

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Independencia and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Pisco Province, the warmest month is Feb (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Aug (17 °C). About 29 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (4 mm) and the driest Apr (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to December**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 23 4 

Feb 24 4 

Mar 24 3 

Apr 22 1 

May 20 2 

Jun 18 1 

Jul 17 2 

Aug 17 1 

Sep 18 2 

Oct 18 2 

Nov 20 3 

Dec 21 4 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Independencia

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital C. S CLAS Independencia - Pisco · Independencia 5.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.69386&mlon=-76.02039#map=17/-13.69386/-76.02039) 

Bank Banco de la Nación · Tupac Amaru Inca 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.71304&mlon=-76.14822#map=17/-13.71304/-76.14822) 

ATM Globalnet · Pisco 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.71061&mlon=-76.20238#map=17/-13.71061/-76.20238) 

Petrol pump Grifo Nolma Sac · Independencia 5.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.69464&mlon=-76.01651#map=17/-13.69464/-76.01651) 

Hotel Casa Finca Santa Martha · El Carmen 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.52259&mlon=-76.07217#map=17/-13.52259/-76.07217) 

Mall MegaPlaza Pisco · Pisco 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.71180&mlon=-76.19523#map=17/-13.71180/-76.19523) 

School Institución Educativa 22443 Jose Gabriel Aguilar · Independencia 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.64475&mlon=-76.01622#map=17/-13.64475/-76.01622) 

College Instituto de Educación Superior tecnológico de Pisco · Pisco 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.71637&mlon=-76.21500#map=17/-13.71637/-76.21500) 

Police station Comisaría PNP Independencia · Independencia 5.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.69320&mlon=-76.03008#map=17/-13.69320/-76.03008) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Independencia

Places mapped inside Independencia in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals1
- Petrol pumps3
- Schools19
- Restaurants6
- Police stations2

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other districts in Pisco Province

- Huancano
- Humay
- Paracas
- Pisco
- San Andres
- San Clemente
- Tupac Amaru Inca

## Quick answers

- Where is Independencia?In Pisco Province, Ica Department, Peru
- What borders Independencia?El Carmen, Humay and San Clemente
- What is there to see in Independencia?Moron Lake, Peru Hop stop Slave Tunels, Band of Holes, Mirador Cristo Blanco
- What time zone is Independencia in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Independencia?Sol (PEN)
- What language is spoken in Independencia?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Independencia?72 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Independencia?Settlements lie between 130 m and 381 m
- What is the highest point in Independencia?Cerro Guitarra (497 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Independencia?January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Independencia?C. S CLAS Independencia - Pisco, about 5.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Independencia?Banco de la Nación, about 16 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Independencia?Globalnet, about 22 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Independencia?Grifo Nolma Sac, about 5.2 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Independencia?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Independencia?3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Independencia?PE110504 (OCHA common operational dataset)