A local tradition states that Sapa Inca Mayta Cápac received a petition from his subjects to reach the valley of the River Chili. They asked him for permission to stay in the region as they were impressed by the beauty of the … See more

Location
The city is located at an average elevation of 2,328 metres (7,638 ft) above sea level, with the lowest part … See more

According to the 2007 census, 70% of the Department of Arequipa's total population and 90% of its urban population lives in Arequipa city proper. The city is the second most … See more

Primary and secondary education
In 2007, the city of Arequipa had 20,595 students at pre-schools or Kindergartens, 143,543 students at … See more

Flag
Historians debate the origin of the crimson flag of the city. By 1940, several historians, most notably Francisco Mostajo and Victor M. … See more

Pre-columbian era
The early inhabitants of the modern-day Arequipa area were nomads who relied on fishing as well as hunting and gathering for survival. Later, … See more

74.2% of the Department of Arequipa's GDP is generated by the city of Arequipa, according to studies by the National University of San Agustin. The Department of Arequipa's GDP … See more