Ollaraya District
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Ollaraya
Ullaraya | |
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 Interactive map of Ollaraya | |
| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Puno |
| Province | Yunguyo |
| Founded | December 7, 1984 |
| Capital | San Miguel de Ollaraya |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Pastor Alvarez Nina |
| Area | |
• Total | 23.67 km2 (9.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,881 m (12,733 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 3,935 |
| • Density | 166.2/km2 (430.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 211305 |
Ollaraya District is one of seven districts of the province Yunguyo in Puno, Peru.[1]
Tinicachi District was created by Law No. 24019 (December 24, 1984), in second term of Fernando Belaúnde Terry.
Ethnic groups
The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Aymara descent. Aymara is the language which the majority of the population (80.95%) learnt to speak in childhood, 18.81% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).[2]
Authorities
Mayors
- 2011-2014: Pastor Alvarez Nina.
- 2007-2010: Alexander Bryan Uchasara Mamani.
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