Historia,geografia de tacna

Flashcards covering the geography, history, and culture of the Tacna region, based on the question bank transcript.

Surface Area of Tacna

The total territory measures $16,075.89\,Km^2$.

Yunga Region

The altitudinal region where the city of Tacna is located according to Javier Pulgar Vidal.

Punto Concordia (Pascana de Hueso)

The southernmost extreme point of the territory of the Tacna region.

Candarave

The province in Tacna that possesses the smallest surface area.

Number of Border Hitos

$80$ landmarks separate the Peruvian-Chilean border in Tacna.

Locumba River

The longest river in Tacna, whose surplus waters formed the Ite wetlands.

Sama River

River that flows into the sea near the resort of Boca del Rio and originates in the province of Tarata.

Laguna de Aricota

Located in the Quilahuani district, it is considered the main source of power generation for Tacna.

Volcán Tutupaca

Considered the highest point in the Tacna region, located in the province of Candarave.

Marcelino Varela

Leader who commanded the 'Artesanos de Tacna' in the Battle of Morro de Arica.

Justo Arias Aragüez

Leader who commanded the 'Granaderos de Tacna' in the Battle of Morro de Arica and defended the Ciudadela Fort.

Punta Huaca Luna

The westernmost extreme point of the territory of the Tacna region.

Macripalca

The easternmost extreme point of the territory of the Tacna region.

Ilabaya

The district where the Toquepala copper deposit and the cave paintings of Toquepala are located.

Manuel Pardo

The president governing when the Department of Tacna was created in the 19th century ($1875$).

Ciudad Heroica (Heroic City)

A title granted to Tacna in $1828$ during the government of La Mar.

Yo debo acusar, yo acuso

The famous speech by Francisco González Vigil directed against ruler Agustín Gamarra.

José Joaquín Inclán

Tacneño character considered the Patron of the Artillery branch of the army.

El Chaco

The most representative image of rock art found in the Cave of Toquepala.

Ticalaco River

The river that served as the Andean limit between Peru and Chile between Tarata and Ticaco after the war of $1879$.

Quebrada de Burros

A peculiar coastal area of Tacna with Yunga flora characteristics studied by archaeologist Daniele Lavallée.

Gregorio Albarracín

Known as the 'Centauro de las vilcas,' he led the 'Flanqueadores de Tacna' and died in the Battle of Saucini.

Oregano

High Andean agricultural product considered the official flagship product (producto bandera) of Tacna.

January 27, 2014

Date of the ruling that ended the maritime dispute between Peru and Chile.

Miculla

Archaeological site famous for its petroglyphs, located in the Pachía district.

Guillermo Mac Lean

The last mayor of Tacna before the period of captivity.

Cordillera del Barroso

The western mountain range that enters from Chile into Tacna territory.

Santa Rosa

The southernmost human settlement in Tacna and all of Peru.

Medio-Andean Provinces

The provinces of Candarave and Tarata, which are landlocked (mediterráneas).

Thilandsia (Siempre vivas)

Plants that constitute the most representative flora of the desert areas of Tacna.

Francisco Antonio de Zela

Leader of the rebellion that began on June 20, $1811$, and was titled Military Commander of the American Union.

Humboldt Current

The marine current corresponding to the waters that bathe the Tacneño coast.

Caplina

The name of the valley and river meaning 'the one that does not reach the sea' in native toponymy.

Mojinete

A typical domestic construction style in Tacna featuring gabled roofs.

Federico Barreto

Known as 'The Singer of the Captivity' and author of the poems 'Himno Rojo' and 'Prince'.

August 28, 1929

The date Tacna was reincorporated into Peru after $49$ years, $3$ months, and $2$ days of captivity.

Cacharpaya

The traditional name for the farewell ceremony at a patron saint festival in Tacna.

Marraqueta

The typical traditional bread of Tacna.

Anaco

The traditional native costume of women in the high Andean valleys of Candarave.

Jorge Basadre Grohmann

Distinguished historian born in $1903$, known as the 'Historian of the Republic' and author of 'Historia de la República del Perú'.

Picante a la tacneña

The most representative dish of Tacneño culinary culture.

Collasuyo

The Inca Suyo (region) to which the current territory of Tacna belonged.

May 26, 1880

The date the Battle of the Campo de la Alianza took place.

June 3, 1929

The date the Treaty of Lima (Tratado de Lima) was signed, leading to Tacna's reincorporation under President Augusto B. Leguía.

Tacnazo

The name of the coup d'état led by Francisco Morales Bermúdez against Juan Velasco Alvarado in Tacna in $1975$.

Piedra de Cantería

The main material used in the construction of the Tacna Cathedral.

Arunta

The elevation (hill) located to the southeast of the main city center of Tacna.

Challaviento

The location where wild affronts by Chilean police against peasant residents occurred in $1925$.

Tacna Province Districts

Tacna consists of $11$ districts: Tacna, Alto de la Alianza, Ciudad Nueva, Pocollay, Calana, Pachía, Palca, Inclán, Sama, La Yarada-Los Palos, and Gregorio Albarracín.

Pueblo Joven La Esperanza

The capital of the Alto de la Alianza district.