Matalaque District
District in Moquegua, Peru
Matalaque | |
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District | |
| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Moquegua |
| Province | General Sánchez Cerro |
| Founded | August 28, 1920 |
| Capital | Matalaque |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marcos Coaquira Felipe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 557.23 km2 (215.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,538 m (8,327 ft) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 1,430 |
| • Density | 2.6/km2 (6.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 180207 |
Matalaque District is one of eleven districts of the General Sánchez Cerro Province in Peru.[1]
Geography
One of the highest peaks of the district is Puka Saya at approximately 5,320 m (17,450 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[2]
- Hatun P'ukru
- Mama Qucha
- Qullpani
- Q'illu Qaqa
- Q'uwa Laqhi
- Sunqu Qaqa
- Wanqarani
- Wilani
- Yaku Uma
- Yana Qaqa
References
- ^ (in Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital Archived 2008-04-17 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
- ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe/ UGEL map General Sánchez Cerro Province (Moquegua Region)
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- Chojata
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- Omate
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- Quinistaquillas
- Ubinas
- Yunga
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