Lagunas District, Alto Amazonas
Lagunas District is one of six districts of the Alto Amazonas Province, in the Department of Loreto, in Peru. It is bordered by the districts of Alto Pastaza, Pastaza, Jeberos, Santa Cruz, Urarinas and Parinari.
Lagunas District | |
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Country | |
Region | Loreto |
Province | Alto Amazonas |
Founded | January 2, 1857 |
Capital | Lagunas |
Government | |
• Mayor | Rider Padilla Sinarahua |
Area | |
• Total | 6,086.29 km2 (2,349.93 sq mi) |
Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) |
Population (2005 census) | |
• Total | 12,827 |
• Density | 2.1/km2 (5.5/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
UBIGEO | 160206 |
The capital, Lagunas, sits on the Huallaga River. The nearest road access is in Yurimaguas, situated 90 km (56 miles) to the south. To reach Yurimaguas by boat takes at least five hours.
History
The settlement of Santiago de Lagunas was established in 1670 by a priest, Juan Lorenzo Lucero.
Human Geography
Lagunas District is home to members of the Kokama and Chayahuita indigenous groups.
Tourism
Lagunas is located 12 km (7.5 miles) from Ranger Station 8 (PV8) of the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. It is therefore a starting point to explore the north-western section of the Reserve.[1]