Putinza District

Putinza District is one of thirty-three districts of Yauyos Province, Lima Department, Peru.[1] Its capital is San Lorenzo de Putinza and it is the prime apple producer in the Province. Common surnames in this district are: Sandoval, Samaniego, Alcala, Jesusi and Huapaya.

Putinza
Country Peru
RegionLima
ProvinceYauyos
FoundedOctober 6, 1964
CapitalSan Lorenzo de Putinza
Government
  MayorAdelmo Ferrand Quispe Rojas
Area
  Total66.44 km2 (25.65 sq mi)
Elevation
1,977 m (6,486 ft)
Population
 (2005 census)
  Total481
  Density7.2/km2 (19/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO151023

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