Surimana (town)

Surimana
Nuestra Señora de la Purificación de Surimana
Main Square with the church of Nuestra Señora de la Purificación in the background.
Nickname: 
Cuna de la emancipación latinoamericana (Cradle of Latin American emancipation)
Motto(s): 
"One heart, one mind, and one strength! We will win!"
Surimana
Location within Peru
Coordinates: 14°09′13″S 71°31′30″W / 14.15361°S 71.52500°W / -14.15361; -71.52500
DepartmentCuzco
ProvinceCanas
DistrictTúpac Amaru
Government
  MayorSantiago Ccacya Chacca
Area
  Total
2,519 km2 (973 sq mi)
Elevation
3,520−3,610 m (−8,320 ft)
Population
 (2017)
  Total
3,650
Time zoneUTC -5

Surimana is a Peruvian locality, the capital of the District of Túpac Amaru, located in the province of Canas in the Department of Cuzco. It is known for being the birthplace of the 1781 rebellion, led by José Gabriel Condorcanqui, Túpac Amaru II.