Tantamayo
Tanta Mayu | |
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Country | Peru |
Region | Huánuco |
Province | Huamalíes |
Founded | October 29, 1923 |
Capital | Tantamayo |
Government | |
• Mayor | Sofonias Heriberto Gutierrez Antonio |
Area | |
• Total | 249.95 km2 (96.51 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3,495 m (11,467 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 2,780 |
• Density | 11/km2 (29/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
UBIGEO | 100511 |
Tantamayo (from Quechua Tanta Mayu) is one of eleven districts of the Huamalíes Province in Peru.[1]
One of the highest peaks of the district is Hatun Kancha at approximately 4,400 m (14,400 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 (72.93%) learnt to speak in childhood, 26.47% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).[3]
Some of the most important archaeological sites of the district are Anku, Isuq, Phiruru, Susupillu and Wanqaran.