Lajas District
| Lajas | |
|---|---|
| District | |
| Country |
 Peru |
| Region | Cajamarca |
| Province | Chota |
| Founded | January 2, 1857 |
| Capital | Lajas |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Idelso Chavez Fernandez |
| Area | |
| • Total | 120.73 km2 (46.61 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,134 m (7,001 ft) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 13,401 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
| UBIGEO | 060410 |
Lajas District is one of nineteen districts of the province Chota in Peru.[1] The main provincial town is Lajas, home to an estimated 4,000 people. There is a significant population of Spanish ancestry. The town carnivals are celebrated in July.
See also
References
- ↑ (Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
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Coordinates: 6°33′39″S 78°44′10″W / 6.5608°S 78.7362°W
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