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]
- Anta Ranra
- Hankapata
- Kiwyu
- Lichiqucha
- Llipi
- Milla
- P'iti
- Qullqi
- Quri Wayin
- Saqsa
- Tunshuqucha
- Uyshu
- Wank'a
- Waskhar
Some of the largest lakes of the district are Pukaqucha, P'itiqucha, Saqsaqucha and Wask'aqucha.[2]
References
- ↑ (Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
- 1 2 escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Huarochirí Province (Lima Region)
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Coordinates: 11°39′22″S 76°30′12″W / 11.6560°S 76.5034°W
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