Huanza District

Huanza
District
Country  Peru
Region Lima
Province Huarochirí
Founded June 8, 1959
Capital Huanza
Government
  Mayor Efrain Cecilio Solis Capcha
Area
  Total 227.01 km2 (87.65 sq mi)
Elevation 3,408 m (11,181 ft)
Population (2005 census)
  Total 638
  Density 2.8/km2 (7.3/sq mi)
Time zone PET (UTC-5)
UBIGEO 150708

Huanza District is one of thirty-two districts of the province Huarochirí in Peru.[1]

Geography

The Cordillera de la Corte traverses the district. Some of the highest peaks are Chunta and Kashpi on the northeastern border of the district. Other mountains are listed below:[2]

Some of the largest lakes of the district are Pukaqucha, P'itiqucha, Saqsaqucha and Wask'aqucha.[2]

References

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

Coordinates: 11°39′22″S 76°30′12″W / 11.6560°S 76.5034°W / -11.6560; -76.5034

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