La Oroya District

La Oroya District is one of ten districts of the Yauli Province in Peru. It is a region that is rich in zinc, lead and copper.

La Oroya
Country Peru
RegionJunín
ProvinceYauli
FoundedNovember 15, 1893
CapitalLa Oroya
Government
  MayorCesar Augusto Gutierrez Revilla
Area
  Total388.42 km2 (149.97 sq mi)
Elevation
3,745 m (12,287 ft)
Population
 (2017)
  Total14,021
  Density36/km2 (93/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO120801
Websitemunilaoroya.gob.pe

Geography

One of the highest peaks of the district is Hatun Punta at approximately 4,400 m (14,400 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[1]

  • Anta Waru
  • Ch'uru Qucha
  • Hatun Chunta
  • Hatun Waqta
  • Hatun Wasi
  • K'urpa Kancha
  • Maraqniyuq
  • Paqcha
  • Pata Kancha
  • Pishqa Pukyu
  • Puytuq
  • Waman Marka
  • Wamanripa
  • Wayu Rumi
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See also

References

  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe/ UGEL map Yauli Province (Junín Region)

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