Coyllurqui | |
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Country | Peru |
Region | Apurímac |
Province | Cotabambas |
Founded | November 19, 1942 |
Capital | Coyllurqui |
Government | |
• Mayor | Prof. Alfredo Cereceda Oroz |
Area | |
• Total | 418.95 km2 (161.76 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3,165 m (10,384 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 7,909 |
• Density | 19/km2 (49/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
UBIGEO | 030503 |
Coyllurqui District is one of the six districts of the Cotabambas Province in Peru.[1]
One of the highest peaks of the district is Chunta at approximately 4,600 m (15,100 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 (88.25%) learnt to speak in childhood, 11.29% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).[3]