Huaraz District

Huaraz
Waras
District

Main square in Huaraz with the Cordillera Blanca in the background
Country  Peru
Region Ancash
Province Huaraz
Capital Huaraz
Government
  Mayor Vladimir Meza
Area
  Total 432.99 km2 (167.18 sq mi)
Elevation 3,052 m (10,013 ft)
Population (2005 census)
  Total 52,592
  Density 120/km2 (310/sq mi)
Time zone PET (UTC-5)
UBIGEO 020101

Huaraz District is one of twelve districts of the province Huaraz in Peru.[1]

Geography

The Cordillera Blanca and the Cordillera Negra traverse the district. Some of the highest mountains of the district are listed below:[2]

References

  1. (Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
  2. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Huaraz Province (Ancash Region)

Coordinates: 9°32′S 77°32′W / 9.533°S 77.533°W / -9.533; -77.533

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