Bambamarca District, Hualgayoc
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Bambamarca
Pampamarka | |
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 Interactive map of Bambamarca | |
| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Cajamarca |
| Province | Hualgayoc |
| Capital | Bambamarca |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Esteban Campos Benavides |
| Area | |
• Total | 451.38 km2 (174.28 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,526 m (8,287 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 74,513 |
| • Density | 165.08/km2 (427.55/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 060701 |
Bambamarca District is one of three districts of the province Hualgayoc in Peru,[1] with 167 pueblos.[2] The area is rich in mineral reserves and mining prospects, including the Conga Project, which is threatening to affect water resources such as the Namocoha lake.[3]
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