Pomacancha | |
Native Name: | Puma Kancha |
Native Name Lang: | qu |
Settlement Type: | District |
Mapsize: | frameless |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Peru |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Junín |
Subdivision Type2: | Province |
Subdivision Name2: | Jauja |
Parts Type: | Subdivisions |
Parts Style: | para |
Established Title: | Founded |
Established Date: | November 20, 1961 |
Seat Type: | Capital |
Seat: | Pomacancha |
Leader Title: | Mayor |
Leader Name: | Abel Chavez Rivera |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Area Total Km2: | 281.61 |
Elevation M: | 3806 |
Population Total: | 2244 |
Population As Of: | 2005 census |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Timezone1: | PET |
Utc Offset1: | -5 |
Blank Name Sec1: | UBIGEO |
Blank Info Sec1: | 120426 |
Pomacancha (from Quechua Puma Kancha, meaning "puma corral") is one of thirty-four districts of the Jauja Province in Peru.[1]
One of the highest peaks of the district is Mata Mach'ay at approximately 4400m (14,400feet). Other mountains are listed below:[2]