Carhuamayo District
Carhuamayo (from Quechua Qarwa Mayu or Qarwamayu: qarwa yellowish, mayu river, "yellowish river") is one of four districts of the Junín Province in Peru.[1]
Carhuamayo Qarwa Mayu | |
|---|---|
| Country |  |
| Region | Junín |
| Province | Junín |
| Capital | Carhuamayo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Raul Pelayo Arias Arias |
| Area | |
| • Total | 219.68 km2 (84.82 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4,146 m (13,602 ft) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 8,061 |
| • Density | 37/km2 (95/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 120502 |
Geography
One of the highest peaks of the district is Yana Hirka at approximately 4,600 m (15,100 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[2]
- Puka Shalla
- Rinri Uchku
- Runtunniyuq
- Sankhayuq
- Wanin Punta
See also
References
- (in Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital Archived April 23, 2008, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
- escale.minedu.gob.pe/ UGEL map Junín Province (JunínRegion) 2017
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