Quilcapuncu District Explained

Quilcapuncu
Native Name:Quillqa Punku
Native Name Lang:es
Settlement Type:District
Mapsize:frameless
Coordinates:-14.8941°N -69.7367°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Peru
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Puno
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:San Antonio de Putina
Parts Type:Subdivisions
Parts Style:para
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:November 26, 1986
Seat Type:Capital
Seat:Quilcapuncu
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Marino Catacora
Unit Pref:Metric
Area Total Km2:516.66
Elevation M:3910
Population Total:5131
Population As Of:2007 census
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:PET
Utc Offset1:−5
Blank Name Sec1:UBIGEO
Blank Info Sec1:211004

Quilcapuncu District is one of five districts of the San Antonio de Putina Province in Peru.[1]

History

Quilcapuncu District was created in November 26, 1986, in Alan García's term.

Geography

One of the highest peaks of the district is Usu at approximately 5000m (16,000feet). Other mountains are listed below:[2]

Authorities

Mayors

Festivities

See also

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Notes and References

  1. [Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática]
  2. escale.minedu.gob.pe/ UGEL map Crucero 2 and Putina Province (Puno Region)