Aija
Aija is a town in central Peru, capital of the province Aija in the region Ancash, on the west side of the Cordillera Negra. The famous scientist Santiago Antúnez de Mayolo was born here.
- Town with about 840 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 2,820 metres (9,250 feet)
- …is also known as “Aija, Peru”
- Description: capital city of Aija, Ancash, Peru
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Latitude
-9.78021° or 9° 46′ 49″ south
Longitude
-77.61075° or 77° 36′ 39″ west
Open location code
6724699Q+WP
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