Pomacancha District
Pomacancha (from Quechua Puma Kancha, meaning "puma corral") is one of thirty-four districts of the Jauja Province in Peru.[1]
Pomacancha Puma Kancha | |
|---|---|
| Country |  |
| Region | Junín |
| Province | Jauja |
| Founded | November 20, 1961 |
| Capital | Pomacancha |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Abel Chavez Rivera |
| Area | |
| • Total | 281.61 km2 (108.73 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,806 m (12,487 ft) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 2,244 |
| • Density | 8.0/km2 (21/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 120426 |
Geography
One of the highest peaks of the district is Mata Mach'ay at approximately 4,400 m (14,400 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[2]
- Kancha Chuqlla
- Kuntur Sinqa
- Muntirayuq
- T'uru Qurin
- Wamanpinta
- Waqraqucha
- Waqutuyuq
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References
- (in Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital Archived 2008-04-23 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
- escale.minedu.gob.pe/ UGEL map Jauja Province (Junín Region)
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