Aquia District

Aquia
District

Aquia with the mountain Kikash in the background
Country  Peru
Region Ancash
Province Bolognesi
Founded January 2, 1857
Capital Aquia
Government
  Mayor Rodmi Vasquez Damian
Area
  Total 434.6 km2 (167.8 sq mi)
Elevation 3,337 m (10,948 ft)
Population (2005 census)
  Total 2,836
  Density 6.5/km2 (17/sq mi)
Time zone PET (UTC-5)
UBIGEO 020504

Aquia District is one of fifteen districts of the province Bolognesi in Peru.[1]

Geography

The Cordillera Blanca and the Wallanka mountain range traverse the district. Some of the highest peaks of the district are listed below:[2]

References

  1. (Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
  2. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Bolognesi Province (Ancash Region)

Coordinates: 10°04′59″S 77°07′59″W / 10.08306°S 77.13306°W / -10.08306; -77.13306

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