Independencia District, Huaraz

Independencia
District
Churup Lake, Independencia District

Coat of arms
Country  Peru
Region Ancash
Province Huaraz
Founded November 16, 1992
Capital Centenario
Government
 • Mayor Gregorio Emiliano Mezarina Paredes
Area
 • Total 342.95 km2 (132.41 sq mi)
Elevation 3,049 m (10,003 ft)
Population (2005 census)
 • Total 61,705
 • Density 180/km2 (470/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO 020105

Independencia District is one of twelve districts of the province Huaraz in Peru.[1]

Geography

The Cordillera Blanca traverses the district. Some of the highest peaks of the district are Pallqarahu, Pukaranra, Ranrapallqa and Rurichinchay. Other mountains are listed below:[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ (in Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital Archived 2008-04-23 at the Wayback Machine.. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
  2. ↑ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Huaraz Province (Ancash Region)

Coordinates: 9°30′53″S 77°31′39″W / 9.5146°S 77.5275°W / -9.5146; -77.5275

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