Aija District

Aija
District
Country  Peru
Region Ancash
Province Aija
Capital Aija
Government
  Mayor German Ignacio Hizo Requena (2007)
Area
  Total 159.74 km2 (61.68 sq mi)
Elevation 3,363 m (11,033 ft)
Population (2002 est.)
  Total 2,451
  Density 15/km2 (40/sq mi)
Time zone PET (UTC-5)
UBIGEO 020201

Aija District is one of 5 districts in Aija Province, Ancash Region, Peru.

Geography

The District of Aija is located on the western slopes of the Cordillera Negra. It borders on Recuay Province to the south and east, on Coris District, Huacllan District and Succha District to the west, and on La Merced District to the north.

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Coordinates: 9°46′01″S 77°37′59″W / 9.76694°S 77.63306°W