| Chuschi | |
| Native Name Lang: | es |
| Settlement Type: | District |
| Mapsize: | frameless |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  Peru |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Ayacucho |
| Subdivision Type2: | Province |
| Subdivision Name2: | Cangallo |
| Parts Type: | Subdivisions |
| Parts Style: | para |
| Established Title: | Founded |
| Established Date: | January 2, 1857 |
| Seat Type: | Capital |
| Seat: | Chuschi |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Leader Name: | Timoteo Cayllahua Allcca |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Area Total Km2: | 431.96 |
| Elevation M: | 3141 |
| Population Total: | 8917 |
| Population As Of: | 2005 census |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone1: | PET |
| Utc Offset1: | -5 |
| Blank Name Sec1: | UBIGEO |
| Blank Info Sec1: | 050202 |
Chuschi District is one of six districts of the Cangallo Province in Peru.[1] It is known for being the site of the first attack perpetrated by the maoist terrorist organization Shining Path, initiating the Peruvian conflict.[2] [3] [4]
One of the highest peaks of the district is Saywa at approximately 4800m (15,700feet). Other mountains are listed below:[5]
The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (97.92%) learnt to speak in childhood, 1.94% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).[6]