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Zepita District

District in Puno, Peru From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Zepita (from Aymara Sipita) is one of seven districts of the Chucuito Province in Puno Region, Peru.[1]

Country Peru
CapitalZepita
Elevation
3,831 m (12,569 ft)
TimezoneUTC-5 (PET)
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Zepita
Sipita
District
Interactive map of Zepita
Country Peru
RegionPuno
ProvinceChucuito
CapitalZepita
Government
 • MayorRicardo Felipe Jiménez Castilla (2011-2014)
Area
 • Total
546.57 km2 (211.03 sq mi)
Elevation
3,831 m (12,569 ft)
Population
 (2007 census)
 • Total
19,796
 • Density36.219/km2 (93.806/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
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Geography

One of the highest peaks of the district is Qhapiya at 4,809 m (15,778 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[2]

  • Chutani
  • Ch'usiqani
  • Iñaqani
  • Jach'a Qullu
  • Jach'a Sirka
  • Janq'u Jaqhi
  • Jilarata
  • Kuntur Jipiña
  • Milluni
  • Pichaqani
  • Pukara
  • Turini
  • Waka Qala

Ethnic groups

The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Aymara descent. Aymara is the language which the majority of the population (87.08%) learnt to speak in childhood, 12.21% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).[3]

Authorities

Mayors

  • 2011-2014: Ricardo Felipe Jiménez Castilla.
  • 2007-2010: Mateo Jilaja Mollo.

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