Carhuamayo | |
Native Name: | Qarwa Mayu |
Native Name Lang: | qu |
Settlement Type: | District |
Mapsize: | frameless |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Peru |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Junín |
Subdivision Type2: | Province |
Subdivision Name2: | Junín |
Parts Type: | Subdivisions |
Parts Style: | para |
Established Title: | Founded |
Seat Type: | Capital |
Seat: | Carhuamayo |
Leader Title: | Mayor |
Leader Name: | Raul Pelayo Arias Arias |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Area Total Km2: | 219.68 |
Elevation M: | 4146 |
Population Total: | 8061 |
Population As Of: | 2005 census |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Timezone1: | PET |
Utc Offset1: | -5 |
Blank Name Sec1: | UBIGEO |
Blank Info Sec1: | 120502 |
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]
One of the highest peaks of the district is Yana Hirka at approximately 4600m (15,100feet). Other mountains are listed below:[2]