Huanta District
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Huanta | |
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| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Ayacucho |
| Province | Huanta |
| Capital | Huanta |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Renol Silbio Pichardo Ramos |
| Area | |
• Total | 375.3 km2 (144.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,628 m (8,622 ft) |
| Population (2017) | |
• Total | 39,517 |
| • Density | 105.3/km2 (272.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 050401 |
Huanta District is one of eight districts of the Huanta Province in Peru.[1] Its seat is Huanta.
One of the highest peaks of the district is Rasuwillka at approximately 4,800 m (15,700 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[2]
- Ch'aki Qucha
- Mataru Q'asa
- Quri Willka
- Titi Q'asa
- Yana Waqra
Some of the largest lakes of the district are Qarqarqucha, Ichmaqucha, Mituqucha, Muruqucha, Chakaqucha, San Antonio, Yanaqucha, Pampaqucha, Pisququcha, Jarjaqucha and Hatun Tiklla.
The most important river is the Kachimayu ("salt river") on the western border of the district. It is an affluent of the Mantaro River.
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