Sicuani District

Sicuani
Sikuwani
District
Country  Peru
Region Cusco
Province Canchis
Capital Sicuani
Government
  Mayor Mario Velasquez Roque
Area
  Total 645.88 km2 (249.38 sq mi)
Elevation 3,554 m (11,660 ft)
Population (2005 census)
  Total 57,457
  Density 89/km2 (230/sq mi)
Time zone PET (UTC-5)
UBIGEO 080601

Sicuani District is one of eight districts of the province Canchis in Peru.[1]

Geography

The most important river is the Willkanuta which crosses the district from southeast to northwest.[2]

Some of the highest mountains of the district are listed below:[3]

See also

References

  1. (Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
  2. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL maps of the Canchis Province (Cusco Region)
  3. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL maps of the Melgar Province (Puno Region)

Coordinates: 14°16′12″S 71°13′54″W / 14.2700°S 71.2316°W / -14.2700; -71.2316

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