Luya Viejo District Explained

Luya Viejo
Native Name Lang:es
Settlement Type:District
Mapsize:frameless
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Peru
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Amazonas
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Luya
Parts Type:Subdivisions
Parts Style:para
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:November 22, 1918
Seat Type:Capital
Seat:Luya Viejo
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Nilo Antonio Villacrez Chuquizuta
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:73.87
Elevation M:2820
Population Total:215
Population As Of:2005 census
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:PET
Utc Offset1:-5
Blank Name Sec1:UBIGEO
Blank Info Sec1:010510

Luya Viejo is a district of the Luya Province, Peru, located in the northern part of the province. The capital is the town Luya Viejo.

The district covers an area of 73.87 km²; the district capital is located at an altitude of 2,820 m above sea level. The climate is dry moderate cold.

The District of Luya borders:

The district has several attractive places for tourists, such as the ruins of the Chachapoya culture.

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