Pallpata | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Cusco |
| Province | Espinar |
| Founded | November 17, 1917 |
| Capital | Hector Tejeda |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Melecio Saico Ccolque |
| Area | |
| • Total | 815.56 km2 (314.89 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,980 m (13,060 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 6,367 |
| • Density | 7.8/km2 (20/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 080805 |
Pallpata District is one of eight districts of the Espinar Province in Peru.[1]
One of the highest peaks of the district is Aqhuyani 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 (69.76%) learnt to speak in childhood, 29.94% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).[3]
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