Area or Surface: 15,734 km².

Main Resources: olives, avocados and copper.

Population: 134,000 inhabitants. The capital is Moquegua and has 35,677 inhabitants.

Number of Provinces and Districts: 3 provinces and 20 districts.

Date of Department Foundation: January 2, 1857.

Typical Foods: patasca, moqueguana, fried rabbit, cacharrada.

Weather: The average temperature is 22° C (72° F).