Aquia | |
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District | |
Aquia with the mountain Kikash in the background | |
Country | Peru |
Region | Ancash |
Province | Bolognesi |
Founded | January 2, 1857 |
Capital | Aquia |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ivo Dominovich Acuña Tapia |
Area | |
• Total | 434.6 km (167.8 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3,337 m (10,948 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 2,062 |
• Density | 4.7/km (12/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
UBIGEO | 020504 |
Aquia District is one of fifteen districts of the province Bolognesi in Peru.
Geography
The Cordillera Blanca and the Wallanka mountain range traverse the district. Some of the highest peaks of the district are listed below:
- Challwa
- Ch'uspi
- Jupa Tawqaña
- Kallapu
- Kikash
- Kinwa Kuta
- Kuntur Wayi
- Minapata
- Mulli Mach'ay
- Munti Wayi
- Muntiyuq
- Pastu Ruri
- Puka Hirka
- Rahu Kutaq
- Shikra Shikra
- Tankan
- Tankanqucha
- Tawqan
- Tuku
- Wallanka
- Wamanripa
- Watiyaqucha
- Yanashallash
See also
References
- (in Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital Archived April 23, 2008, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
- escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Bolognesi Province (Ancash Region)
10°04′59″S 77°07′59″W / 10.08306°S 77.13306°W / -10.08306; -77.13306
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