Marcapata District

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Country Peru
FoundedJanuary 20, 1869
CapitalMarcapata
Elevation
3,150 m (10,330 ft)
Marcapata
Markapata
Interactive map of Marcapata
Country Peru
RegionCusco
ProvinceQuispicanchi
FoundedJanuary 20, 1869
CapitalMarcapata
Government
  MayorFrancisco Herencia Chusi
Area
  Total
1,687.91 km2 (651.71 sq mi)
Elevation
3,150 m (10,330 ft)
Population
  Total
5,141
  Density3.046/km2 (7.889/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO081209

The Marcapata District is one of the twelve districts in the Quispicanchi Province in Peru. Created on January 20, 1869, its capital is Marcapata.

The Willkanuta mountain range traverses the province. Some of the highest peaks of the district are Chumpi, Hatun Ñañu Punta, Wila Jaqhi and Yayamari. Other mountains are listed below:[1]

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