Chacas District
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Chacas | |
|---|---|
 Putaqa River with Yanarahu in the background | |
 Interactive map of Chacas | |
| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Ancash |
| Province | Asunción |
| Founded | 1820 |
| Capital | Chacas |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jesus Zaragoza Guzman (2019-2022) |
| Area | |
• Total | 447.69 km2 (172.85 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,359 m (11,020 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
• Total | 4,563 |
| • Density | 10.19/km2 (26.40/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 020401 |
Chacas is a district of the province Asunción in the Ancash Region of Peru.[1] Its seat is Chacas.
The Cordillera Blanca traverses the district. Some of the highest peaks of the district are Wallqan and Yanarahu. Other mountains are listed below:[2]
- Artisayuq
- Kanchas
- Palla Hirka
- Paqtsarahu
- Pumapampa
- Qaqapampa
- Qupa
- Qupap
- Tarush Kancha
- Tarush Wachanan
- Yawina
