Paucartambo | |
Native Name: | Pawqar Tampu |
Settlement Type: | District |
Mapsize: | frameless |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Peru |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Pasco |
Subdivision Type2: | Province |
Subdivision Name2: | Pasco |
Parts Type: | Subdivisions |
Parts Style: | para |
Established Title: | Founded |
Established Date: | May 23, 1857 |
Seat Type: | Capital |
Seat: | Paucartambo |
Leader Title: | Mayor |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Area Total Km2: | 704.83 |
Elevation M: | 2950 |
Population Total: | 18445 |
Population As Of: | 2005 census |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Timezone1: | PET |
Utc Offset1: | -5 |
Blank Name Sec1: | UBIGEO |
Blank Info Sec1: | 190107 |
Paucartambo District (from Quechua: Pawqar Tampu,[1] meaning "colored tambo") is one of thirteen districts of the province Pasco in Peru.[2]
One of the highest mountains of the district is Hanka K'uchu at approximately 4600m (15,100feet). Other mountains are listed below:[3]