Chachas District
| Chachas | |
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| District | |
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The town Chachas and Chachas Lake | |
| Country |
 Peru |
| Region | Arequipa |
| Province | Castilla |
| Capital | Chachas |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mario Cecilio Huayhua Funes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,190.49 km2 (459.65 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,055 m (10,023 ft) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 1,992 |
| • Density | 1.7/km2 (4.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
| UBIGEO | 040404 |
Chachas District is one of fourteen districts of the province Castilla in Peru.[1]
Geography
The Chila mountain range traverses the district. One of the highest mountains of the district is Chila at 5,654 m (18,550 ft) above sea level. Other mountains are listed below:[2]
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Machuqucha is the largest lake of the district. It lies on the border with the Orcopampa District.
See also
References
- ↑ (Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
- ↑ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL maps of the Caylloma Province 1 and 2 (Arequipa Region)
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