Colquemarca District
District in Cusco, Peru
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Colquemarca (Quechua: Qullqi Marka,[1] meaning 'silver town') is one of eight districts of the Chumbivilcas Province in Peru.[2]
Colquemarca Qullqi Marka | |
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 Interactive map of Colquemarca Qullqi Marka | |
| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Cusco |
| Province | Chumbivilcas |
| Capital | Colquemarca |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Sabino Yaguno Merma |
| Area | |
• Total | 449.49 km2 (173.55 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,575 m (11,729 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 9,493 |
| • Density | 21.12/km2 (54.70/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 080704 |
Geography
One of the highest peaks of the district is Wamanwiri at approximately 4,600 m (15,100 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[3]
- Arma Wachu
- Apachita
- Chuqichampi
- Ch'iqu Rumi
- Kiswarniyuq
- Khuchi Kancha
- Larwiri Q'illu Urqu
- Paquni
- Pilluni
- Pirwa Q'asa
- Puyani
- Qucha Pata
- Qullqa
- Saywayuq Muqu
- Tampu
- Taya
- Waqra Marka
- Waway Qucha
- Waywalla
Ethnic groups
The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (92.41%) learnt to speak in childhood, 7.21% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).[4]
