Oropesa District, Quispicanchi
District in Cusco, Peru
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The Oropesa District is one of the twelve districts in the Quispicanchi Province in Peru. Its capital is the town of Oropesa.
Oropesa | |
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Oropesa District as seen from Tipon | |
![]() Interactive map of Oropesa | |
| Country | |
| Region | Cusco |
| Province | Quispicanchi |
| Capital | Oropesa |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mario Samanez Yáñez |
| Area | |
• Total | 74.44 km2 (28.74 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,116 m (10,223 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 6,209 |
| • Density | 83.41/km2 (216.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 081211 |
Geography
One of the highest peaks of the district is Pachatusan at 4,842 m (15,886 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[1]
- Maransirayuq
- Pachatusan
- Quri Qalla
- Quriwayrachina
- Sinchi Q'umirniyuq
- Waypun
