Carapo District
District in Ayacucho, Peru
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Carapo District is one of four districts of the Huanca Sancos Province in Peru.[1]
Carapo | |
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 Interactive map of Carapo | |
| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Ayacucho |
| Province | Huanca Sancos |
| Founded | January 2, 1857 |
| Capital | Carapo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Abraham Quispe León |
| Area | |
• Total | 241.34 km2 (93.18 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,188 m (10,459 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,548 |
| • Density | 10.56/km2 (27.34/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 050302 |
Geography
One of the highest peaks of the district is Wayta Wayta at 4,800 m (15,700 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[2]
- Misa Rumi
- Parya Muqu
- Pincha Urqu
- Qala Qala
- Urqu Pata
Ethnic groups
The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. 84.37% of the population speak Quechua as a first language, while the remaining 15.46% are first language Spanish speakers, according to the 2007 Peru Census.[3]
