Toro District

District in Arequipa, Peru From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Toro District is one of eleven districts of the province La Unión in Peru.[1]

Country Peru
FoundedMay 4, 1835
CapitalToro
Elevation
2,964 m (9,724 ft)
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Cascade of Sipia, Toro district
Cascade of Sipia, Toro district
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Country Peru
RegionArequipa
ProvinceLa Unión
FoundedMay 4, 1835
CapitalToro
Government
 • MayorFrancisco Elias Tapia Martinez
Area
 • Total
391.44 km2 (151.14 sq mi)
Elevation
2,964 m (9,724 ft)
Population
 (2005 census)
 • Total
1,205
 • Density3.078/km2 (7.973/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
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Geography

One of the highest peaks of the district is Sulimana at 6,093 m (19,990 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[2]

  • Hatun Ikma
  • Hatun Yaritayuq
  • Huch'uy Ikma
  • Huch'uy Yaritayuq
  • Kimsa Urqu
  • Kuntur Sinqa
  • Puka Puka
  • Puka Urqu
  • Qaqa Wachu
  • Q'illu Q'illu
  • Yana Qaqa
  • Yana Ranra

Economic activity

  • Crop production
  • Construction
  • Cattle Keeping

Livestock

  • Cattle
  • Goat
  • Chicken

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References

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