San Sebastián District, Cusco

San Sebastián District is one of eight districts of the Cusco Province in Peru.[1][2]

San Sebastián District
Country Peru
RegionCusco
ProvinceCusco
CapitalSan Sebastián
Government
  MayorJorge Isaacs Acurio Tito
Area
  Total89.44 km2 (34.53 sq mi)
Elevation
3,244 m (10,643 ft)
Population
 (2005 census)
  Total85,472
  Density960/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO080105
Websitemunisansebastian.gob.pe

Geography

One of the highest peaks of the district is Anawarkhi at 4,050 m (13,290 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[3]

  • Anka Wachana
  • Ñustayuq
  • Tawqaray
  • Wanakawri


Archaeology

Some of the most important archaeological sites of the district are Chuqik'iraw Pukyu, Inkill Tampu, Pumamarka, Puqin Kancha, Qullqapampa, Rumiwasi and Wayna Tawqaray.

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References

  1. (in Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital Archived 2008-04-23 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
  2. Neil Edward Schlecht - Frommer's Peru Day by Day -2012 - Page 217 San Sebastián
  3. escale.minedu.gob.pe/ UGEL map Cusco Province (Cusco Region)

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