Huaraz District
District in Ancash, Peru
Huaraz Waras | |
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District | |
![]() Main square in Huaraz with the Cordillera Blanca in the background | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Ancash |
Province | Huaraz |
Capital | Huaraz |
Government | |
• Mayor | Eliseo Rori Mautino Ángeles (2019-2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 432.99 km2 (167.18 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3,052 m (10,013 ft) |
Population (2005 census) | |
• Total | 52,592 |
• Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
UBIGEO | 020101 |
Huaraz District is one of twelve districts of the province Huaraz in Peru.[1]
Geography
The Cordillera Blanca and the Cordillera Negra traverse the district. Some of the highest mountains of the district are listed below:[2]
- Antap'iti
- Kashan
- Kayish
- Kima Rumi
- Map'arahu
- Puka Hirka
- Qarwakancha
- Wamash Punta
- Wamashrahu
References
- ^ (in Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital Archived 2008-04-23 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
- ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Huaraz Province (Ancash Region)
See also
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