La Oroya District

La Oroya District is one of ten districts of the Yauli Province in Peru. It is a region that is rich in zinc, lead and copper.

La Oroya
Coat of arms
La Oroya
Location of La Oroya in the Yauli province
Coordinates: 11.5220°S 75.9100°W / -11.5220; -75.9100
Country Peru
RegionJunín
ProvinceYauli
FoundedNovember 15, 1893
CapitalLa Oroya
Government
  MayorCesar Augusto Gutierrez Revilla
Area
  Total388.42 km2 (149.97 sq mi)
Elevation
3,745 m (12,287 ft)
Population
 (2017)
  Total14,021
  Density36/km2 (93/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO120801
Websitemunilaoroya.gob.pe

Geography

One of the highest peaks of the district is Hatun Punta at approximately 4,400 m (14,400 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[1]

  • Anta Waru
  • Ch'uru Qucha
  • Hatun Chunta
  • Hatun Waqta
  • Hatun Wasi
  • K'urpa Kancha
  • Maraqniyuq
  • Paqcha
  • Pata Kancha
  • Pishqa Pukyu
  • Puytuq
  • Waman Marka
  • Wamanripa
  • Wayu Rumi

See also

References

  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe/ UGEL map Yauli Province (Junín Region)
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