Chetilla District

Chetilla
District
Country  Peru
Region Cajamarca
Province Cajamarca
Founded January 2, 1857
Capital Chetilla
Government
  Mayor Israel Mendoza Tomay
Area
  Total 73.94 km2 (28.55 sq mi)
Elevation 2,790 m (9,150 ft)
Population (2005 census)
  Total 4,137
  Density 56/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zone PET (UTC-5)
UBIGEO 060103

Chetilla District is one of twelve districts of the province Cajamarca in Peru.[1]

Along with Porcón (Cajamarca District) and Los Baños del Inca but in contrast to the rest of the Cajamarca Region, Chetilla is traditional Quechua-speaking area. However, the Cajamarca Quechua is under strong pressure from Spanish.[2]

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