Checca District

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Country Peru
FoundedJanuary 2, 1857
Elevation
3,810 m (12,500 ft)
Checca
Ch'iqa
Location of Checca in the Canas province
Location of Checca in the Canas province
Country Peru
RegionCusco
ProvinceCanas
FoundedJanuary 2, 1857
CapitalChecca
Government
  MayorPablo Cesar Chaiña Carpio (2007)
Area
  Total
503.76 km2 (194.50 sq mi)
Elevation
3,810 m (12,500 ft)
Population
  Total
6,490
  Density12.9/km2 (33.4/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO080502
Websitemunichecca.gob.pe

Checca District is the largest of eight districts in the Canas Province in Peru. Its seat is Checca.

One of the highest peaks of the district is Anta Qalla at approximately 4,600 m (15,100 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[1]

  • Ararankha
  • Iruni
  • Kiska Muqu
  • Marka Marka
  • Saywa
  • Suntur Uta
  • Sura Tira
  • Tuqtu
  • Urqu K'uchu
  • Wanqarani
  • Yuraq Q'asa

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