Independencia District, Huaraz Explained

Independencia
Native Name Lang:es
Settlement Type:District
Mapsize:frameless
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Peru
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Ancash
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Huaraz
Parts Type:Subdivisions
Parts Style:para
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:November 16, 1992
Seat Type:Capital
Seat:Centenario
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Gregorio Emiliano Mezarina Paredes
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:342.95
Elevation M:3049
Population Total:61705
Population As Of:2005 census
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:PET
Utc Offset1:-5
Blank Name Sec1:UBIGEO
Blank Info Sec1:020105

Independencia District is one of twelve districts of the province Huaraz in Peru.[1]

Geography

The Cordillera Blanca traverses the district. Some of the highest peaks of the district are Pallqarahu, Pukaranra, Ranrapallqa and Rurichinchay. Other mountains are listed below:[2]

See also

References

-9.5146°N -77.5275°W

Notes and References

  1. Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital . Retrieved April 11, 2008.
  2. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Huaraz Province (Ancash Region)