Alto Pichigua | |
---|---|
Country | Peru |
Region | Cusco |
Province | Espinar |
Founded | October 14, 1994 |
Capital | Accocunca |
Government | |
• Mayor | Hugo Huarancca Katata |
Area | |
• Total | 375.89 km2 (145.13 sq mi) |
Elevation | 4,000 m (13,000 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 2,905 |
• Density | 7.7/km2 (20/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
UBIGEO | 080808 |
Alto Pichigua District is one of eight districts of the Espinar Province in Peru.[1]
One of the highest peaks of the district is Wamanlipani at approximately 4,800 m (15,700 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[2]
The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (91.87%) learnt to speak in childhood, 7.88% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).[3]