Pomacanchi District
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Pomacanchi
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 Interactive map of Pomacanchi | |
| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Cusco |
| Province | Acomayo |
| Founded | January 2, 1857 |
| Capital | Pomacanchi |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nestor Natalicio Luna Farfan |
| Area | |
• Total | 275.56 km2 (106.39 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,679 m (12,070 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 8,295 |
| • Density | 30.10/km2 (77.96/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 080205 |
Pomacanchi District is one of seven districts of the Acomayo Province in Peru.[1]
One of the highest peaks of the district is Puka Kancha at 4,400 m (14,400 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[2]
- Anka Tiyana
- Ch'uñuna Papa
- Hatun Ñan
- Kunka
- Kuntur Sunkha
- Minas Pata
- Pawkarani
- Pilluni
- Pukara
- Qhuyani
- Salla Salla
- Sillu Qaqa
Ethnic groups
The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (89.89%) learnt to speak in childhood, 9.94% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).[3]
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