| La Oroya | |
|---|---|
| — District — | |
| Country | Peru |
| Region | Junín |
| Province | Yauli |
| Founded | November 15, 1893 |
| Capital | La Oroya |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Cesar Augusto Gutierrez Revilla |
| Area | |
| • Total | 388.42 km2 (150 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 19,908 |
| • Density | 51.3/km2 (132.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
| UBIGEO | 120801 |
| Website | munilaoroya.gob.pe |
La Oroya District is one of ten districts of the province Yauli in Peru.It is region is rich in zinc, lead and copper. It is know because is the fourth city poluttion in the everybody an world.
Banco de Información Distrital. Retrieved April 11, 2008 [1]