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]
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]