Independencia District, Huaraz
Appearance
Independencia | |
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Churup Lake, Independencia District | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Ancash |
Province | Huaraz |
Founded | November 16, 1992 |
Capital | Centenario |
Government | |
• Mayor | Gregorio Emiliano Mezarina Paredes |
Area | |
• Total | 342.95 km2 (132.41 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3,049 m (10,003 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 61,705 |
• Density | 180/km2 (470/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
UBIGEO | 020105 |
Independencia District is one of twelve districts of the province Huaraz in Peru.[1]
Geography
[edit]The Cordillera Blanca traverses the district. Some of the highest peaks of the district are Pallqarahu, Pukaranra, Ranrapallqa and Rurichinchay. Other mountains are listed below:[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ (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)
9°30′53″S 77°31′39″W / 9.5146°S 77.5275°W