Yauyos District, Yauyos

Yauyos
Yawyu
District
Country  Peru
Region Lima
Province Yauyos
Capital Yauyos
Area
 • Total 327.17 km2 (126.32 sq mi)
Elevation 2,874 m (9,429 ft)
Population (2005 census)
 • Total 1,892
 • Density 5.8/km2 (15/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO 151001

Yauyos District is one of thirty-three districts of the Yauyos Province in Peru.[1]

Geography

One of the highest peaks of the district is Llunk'uti at approximately 5,780 m (18,960 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[2]

  • Awki Marka
  • Chuqi Marka
  • Ch'uspi
  • Kiwyu
  • Kuraq Marka
  • Ñawpa Wasi
  • Pallpa
  • Qullpacha
  • Tampu
  • Wiqu
  • Yawar Qucha

References

  1. ↑ (in Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
  2. ↑ escale.minedu.gob.pe/ UGEL map Huancané Province (Puno Region)

Coordinates: 12°27′35″S 75°55′07″W / 12.4597°S 75.9187°W / -12.4597; -75.9187

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