Aija District

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Aija
Aija Plaza de Armas.JPG
Country Peru
RegionAncash
ProvinceAija
CapitalAija
Government
 • MayorGerman Ignacio Hizo Requena (2007)
Area
 • Total159.74 km2 (61.68 sq mi)
Elevation
3,363 m (11,033 ft)
Population
 (2002 est.)
 • Total2,451
 • Density15/km2 (40/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO020201

Aija District is one of 5 districts in Aija Province, Ancash Region, Peru.

Geography[]

The District of Aija is located on the western slopes of the Cordillera Negra. It borders on Recuay Province to the south and east, on Coris District, Huacllan District and Succha District to the west, and on La Merced District to the north.

Some of the highest mountains of the district are listed below:[1]

References[]

  1. ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Aija Province (Ancash Region)

Coordinates: 9°46′01″S 77°37′59″W / 9.76694°S 77.63306°W / -9.76694; -77.63306


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