# Ica

> city of Peru, capital of Ica region

**Wikidata**: [Q840712](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q840712)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ica,_Peru)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ica

## Summary
Ica is a large human settlement and the capital of the Ica Region, Province, and District in Peru. Founded on June 17, 1563, the city is geographically located adjacent to the Ica River and serves as a major administrative hub within the country.

## Key Facts
- **Administrative Role**: Ica is the capital of the Ica Department, Ica Province, and Ica District.
- **Inception**: The city was founded on June 17, 1563.
- **Population**: According to census data, the population was 232,054 in 2007 and grew to 282,407 by 2017.
- **Location**: The city is situated at coordinates -14.066666666667, -75.733333333333 at an elevation of 406 meters above sea level.
- **Geography**: It is located within the Ica District and its territory overlaps with Los Aquijes District, Subtanjalla District, La Tinguiña District, and Parcona District.
- **Hydrology**: The city is located next to the Ica River.
- **Classification**: Ica is classified as both a city and a "big city."
- **Aliases**: The city is also known by the alias "イーカ."
- **Twin City**: Ica maintains a twinned administrative body relationship with Miami Beach.
- **Identifiers**: Key database identifiers include GeoNames ID 3938527, GND ID 4364222-6, and VIAF ID 144277626.
- **Codes**: The UN/LOCODE for Ica is PEICA, the local dialing code is 56, and the Yahoo! Where On Earth ID (woeid) is 418444.
- **Distinction**: It is explicitly defined as different from the entity "ICA."

## FAQs
**What is the population history of Ica?**
The population of Ica was recorded as 232,054 during the 2007 census. This figure increased to 282,407 according to the 2017 census data.

**What are the geographical coordinates and physical features of Ica?**
Ica is located at a latitude of -14.066666666667 and a longitude of -75.733333333333. The city sits 406 meters above sea level and is positioned next to the Ica River.

**Which administrative districts is Ica associated with?**
Ica serves as the capital for the Ica Department, Ica Province, and Ica District. Its territorial boundaries also overlap with the Los Aquijes, Subtanjalla, La Tinguiña, and Parcona Districts.

**When was Ica founded and what are its official symbols?**
Founded on June 17, 1563, Ica utilizes a flag and coat of arms, both of which have visual representations hosted on Wikimedia Commons.

**How is Ica represented in global databases and encyclopedias?**
The city has a presence in numerous databases, including the Library of Congress (n82235266), Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana (ica-2), and Encyclopædia Britannica Online (place/Ica-Peru). It also has a GeoNames ID of 3938527 and a VIAF ID of 144277626.

## Why It Matters
Ica functions as a critical political and administrative center for the Ica Region in Peru, governing a wide area that includes multiple districts. Its significant population growth between 2007 and 2017 highlights its role as a developing urban hub within the country. Established in the mid-16th century, the city possesses a historical legacy that is preserved through its categorization in global archives and its distinct status alongside the Ica River. Its connections to international entities, such as a twinning agreement with Miami Beach, further emphasize its relevance beyond national borders.

## Notable For
- **Demographic Growth**: Achieved a population increase of over 50,000 people between the 2007 and 2017 censuses.
- **Extensive Administrative Overlap**: The city's territory uniquely spans and overlaps five different districts: Ica, Los Aquijes, Subtanjalla, La Tinguiña, and Parcona.
- **Digital Footprint**: Has a high sitelink count of 51 across various Wikipedia languages, indicating widespread documentation and global interest.
- **Historical Archives**: Featured in diverse specialized databases including Museum Digital (place ID: 21869) and Joconde Discovery (T115-4406).
- **Multi-Lingual Recognition**: Wikipedia pages exist for Ica in 51 distinct languages, ranging from English and Spanish to Quichua (qu) and Waray (war).

## Body
### Geography and Location
Ica is a city located in Peru, specifically within the Ica District. It is positioned at a precise latitude of -14.066666666667 and a longitude of -75.733333333333. The city sits at an elevation of 406 meters above sea level. Geographically, Ica is situated adjacent to the Ica River. The city's administrative territory extends beyond the central district to overlap with Los Aquijes District, Subtanjalla District, La Tinguiña District, and Parcona District.

### History and Administration
The city of Ica was founded on June 17, 1563. It is classified as both a "city" and a "big city." In terms of governance, Ica serves as the capital of the Ica Department (also known as the Ica Region), the Ica Province, and the Ica District. The city maintains a twinned administrative body relationship with Miami Beach. It is explicitly noted as being different from the entity "ICA."

### Demographics
Ica has experienced population growth as recorded by national censuses. In 2007, the population was determined to be 232,054. By 2017, the census recorded a population of 282,407.

### Identification and Data Records
Ica is cataloged in numerous international databases and authority files:
- **Library and Reference IDs**: It has a GND ID of 4364222-6, a VIAF ID of 144277626, a Library of Congress authority ID of n82235266, and a National Library of Israel J9U ID of 987007557429105171.
- **Geographic Identifiers**: The GeoNames ID is 3938527, the GNS unique feature identifier is -349690, the Yahoo! Where On Earth ID is 418444, and the OpenStreetMap node ID is 258064159.
- **Other Database IDs**: The Freebase ID is /m/036qpn, the WorldCat entities ID is E39PCjD7tJHdjtQh93HqJ4Bv6q, and the Yale LUX ID is place/e435e7fc-266a-4fe4-9426-ccd79d283511.
- **Specific Codes**: The UN/LOCODE is PEICA, and the local dialing code is 56.
- **Museum and Archive IDs**: It has a Museum Digital place ID of 21869, a Joconde discovery ID of T115-4406, an NL CR AUT ID of ge129377, and a SNARC ID of Villabate.
- **FactGrid**: The FactGrid item ID is listed as Albert Rohan.

### Media and Visual Resources
Ica has a variety of official symbols and media associated with it:
- **Images**: Visual assets include the Ica Cathedral image, a city banner, and general city photographs hosted on Wikimedia Commons.
- **Symbols**: The city has a specific flag image and a coat of arms image, both available in SVG format.
- **Digital Storefronts**: The city has a presence on the Google Play Store with the ID "Ica."
- **Topic Categorization**: It is the subject of the Quora topic "Ica-Peru" and the iNaturalist place ID 13166.

### Cultural and Linguistic Presence
The city has a significant digital footprint across languages and encyclopedias:
- **Wikipedia**: Ica has a sitelink count of 51, with pages available in languages including an, ar, arz, ay, be, be_x_old, bg, ca, ceb, cs, cv, de, en, eo, es, eu, fa, fi, fr, hu, id, it, ja, ka, ko, la, lt, mk, nl, no, pl, pt, qu, ro, ru, sh, si, simple, sv, szl, tr, tt, uk, ur, vi, vo, war, wuu, and zh.
- **Encyclopedias**: It is listed in the Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana (ID: ica-2; former scheme: 0033346), Encyclopædia Britannica Online (place/Ica-Peru), Great Russian Encyclopedia Online ID (2017) (2004159), and the Online PWN Encyclopedia (3913777).
- **Categories**: Categorization for people includes "Category:Births in Ica," "Category:Deaths in Ica," and "Category:People from Ica, Peru." The topic's main category is "Category:Ica."

### Naming and Aliases
In addition to its primary name, the entity is recognized by the alias "イーカ." The Wikipedia title for the entity is "Ica, Peru," and the commons category is simply "Ica."

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. [2017 Peru Census](https://www.inei.gob.pe/media/MenuRecursivo/publicaciones_digitales/Est/Lib1539/libro.pdf)
4. [2007 Peru Census](https://www.inei.gob.pe/media/MenuRecursivo/publicaciones_digitales/Est/Lib1539/libro.pdf)
5. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
6. GeoNames
7. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/pe.htm)
8. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File