Puquina District
Puquina | |
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District | |
Country | Peru |
Region | Moquegua |
Province | General Sánchez Cerro |
Capital | Puquina |
Government | |
• Mayor | Misael Guzman Ale |
Area | |
• Total | 550.99 km2 (212.74 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3,084 m (10,118 ft) |
Population (2005 census) | |
• Total | 3,213 |
• Density | 5.8/km2 (15/sq mi) |
Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
UBIGEO | 180208 |
Puquina District is one of eleven districts of the General Sánchez Cerro Province in Peru.[1]
Geography
One of the highest peaks of the district is Takuni at approximately 5,500 m (18,000 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[2]
- Chapiyuq
- Ch'aska Urqu
- Kimsa Puyku
- Misani
- Muntirayuq
- Paqu Q'asa
- Sasawani
- Tarujani
- Tintinniyuq
- Warani
- Wawayuq
- Wayllarani
- Wiskani
- Yana Kiska
- Yana Qaqa
References
- ↑ (in Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
- ↑ escale.minedu.gob.pe/ UGEL map Mariscal Nieto Province (Moquegua Region)
Coordinates: 16°37′32″S 71°11′04″W / 16.6255°S 71.1844°W
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