What is "chincheros"

Chincheros is a town in southern Peru, capital of the province of the same name in the Apurímac Region. As of the last Census in 2012, Chincheros has a total population of 51,583. The inhabitants are mainly indigenous citizen of Chanka descent, primarily speaking Quechuan languages.

Chincheros can refer to a city, a district and a province in Peru.

For the use of the term in a specific setting, see:

• Chincheros for the town in Peru.
• Chincheros District for the district in the Chincheros province.
• Chincheros Province for the province in Apurímac.