Kishuara District

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Country Peru
FoundedJanuary 20, 1944
CapitalKishuara
Elevation
3,665 m (12,024 ft)
Kishuara
Kiswara
Interactive map of Kishuara
Country Peru
RegionApurímac
ProvinceAndahuaylas
FoundedJanuary 20, 1944
CapitalKishuara
Government
  MayorRuben Moises Hurtado Vera
Area
  Total
309.91 km2 (119.66 sq mi)
Elevation
3,665 m (12,024 ft)
Population
  Total
7,884
  Density25.44/km2 (65.89/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO030207

Kishuara (from Kiswara, the Aymara name for Buddleja incana)[1] is one of the nineteen districts of the Andahuaylas Province in Peru.[2]

One of the highest peaks of the district is Sallapi at approximately 4,800 m (15,700 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[3]

  • Anka Pata
  • Aqchi Wachana
  • Atuq Wachana
  • Chuntani
  • Hatun P'ukru
  • Kuntur Tiyana
  • Minasniyuq
  • Puka Wanaku
  • Qantu Pata
  • Ramarayuq
  • Rayusqayuq
  • Sami Punta
  • Saqsa Marka
  • Sayaq Rumi
  • Suntur
  • Suyt'u Urqu
  • Tumiri
  • Uqa Pata
  • Wachu Quri
  • Wachwalla
  • Walla P'ukru
  • Wanqan
  • Waywakani
  • Wirunay

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