The Abancay Province is one of seven provinces of the Apurímac Region in Peru. The capital of the province is the city of Abancay. Boundaries North: Cusco Region East: Cotabambas Province, Grau Province South: Aymaraes Province, Antabamba Province, Grau Province West: Andahuaylas Province, Aymaraes Province Geography One of the highest mountains of the province is Ampay located in the Ampay National Sanctuary. Other mountains are listed below: Political division Abancay Province is divided into nine districts, which are: Ethnic groups The province is inhabited by indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Spanish is the language which the majority of the population (51.47%) learnt to speak in childhood, 48.06% of the residents started speaking using the Quechua language and 0.21% using Aymara (2007 Peru Census). See also Inka Raqay Qiwllaqucha Qurimarka Q'illu Q'asa Usnu Muqu Usphaqucha Wask'aqucha References Abancay Province