Putumayo District
| Putumayo | |
|---|---|
| District | |
 Location of Putumayo in the Putumayo province | |
| Coordinates: 2°26′59″S 72°39′20″W / 2.44972°S 72.65556°WCoordinates: 2°26′59″S 72°39′20″W / 2.44972°S 72.65556°W | |
| Country |
 Peru |
| Region | Loreto |
| Province | Putumayo |
| Founded | July 2, 1943 |
| Capital | San Antonio del Estrecho |
| Government | |
| • Mayor |
Segundo Julca (2016-2018) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34,942.9 km2 (13,491.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 106 m (348 ft) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 4,236 |
| • Density | 0.12/km2 (0.31/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
| UBIGEO | 160801 |
Putumayo District is one of four districts of the Putumayo Province in Peru.[1]
History
Putumayo District belonged to Maynas Province until Putumayo Province was created in May 5. 2014 in President Ollanta Humala's term.
Geography
It has an area of 34 942,9 km2.
Authorities
Mayors
- 2016-2018: Segundo Julca Ramos (Movimiento Integración Loretana).
References
- ↑ (Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
See also
External links
- Municipalidad de Putumayo - City council official website (in Spanish)
- INEI Peru (in Spanish)
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