Unicachi District
District in Puno, Peru
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Unicachi District is one of seven districts of the province Yunguyo in Puno Region, Peru.[1]
Unicachi
Unikachi | |
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 Interactive map of Unicachi | |
| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Puno |
| Province | Yunguyo |
| Founded | May 18, 1982 |
| Capital | Marcaja |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | José Coarita Yapuchura (2011-2014) |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.1 km2 (4.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,841 m (12,602 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 3,571 |
| • Density | 322/km2 (833/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 211307 |
| Website | unicachi.com/unicachi.htm |
History
Unicachi District was created by Law No. 23382 (May 18, 1982), 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 (68.45%) learnt to speak in childhood, 30.80% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).[2]
Authorities
Mayors
- 2011-2014: José Coarita Yapuchura.
- 2007-2010: Elmer Ladislao Yapuchura Uchasara.
