[1] The capital of the province is the Centro Poblado Lucma, which has an elevation of 2,943 metres (9,656 ft).

Its ruins are now preserved as Rosaspata and Nusta Hisp'ana (the "White Rock").

The capital of the Neo-Inca state, also called Vilcabamba, is located in neighboring Echarate District.

The Apurímac River is the natural border between the Vilcabamba District and the Ayacucho Region.

The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent.