Putinza District

Putinza
District
Country  Peru
Region Lima
Province Yauyos
Founded October 6, 1964
Capital San Lorenzo de Putinza
Government
  Mayor Adelmo Ferrand Quispe Rojas
Area
  Total 66.44 km2 (25.65 sq mi)
Elevation 1,977 m (6,486 ft)
Population (2005 census)
  Total 481
  Density 7.2/km2 (19/sq mi)
Time zone PET (UTC-5)
UBIGEO 151023

Putinza District is one of thirty-three districts of Yauyos Province, Lima Department, Peru.[1] Its capital is San Lorenzo de Putinza and it is the prime apple producer in the Province. Common surnames in this district are: Sandoval, Samaniego, Alcala, Jesusi and Huapaya.

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Coordinates: 12°40′08″S 75°56′58″W / 12.66889°S 75.94944°W / -12.66889; -75.94944

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