Cusco District
Cusco
Qusqu | |
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Country | Peru |
Region | Cusco |
Province | Cusco |
Founded | 1821 |
Capital | Cusco |
Subdivisions | 4 populated centers |
Government | |
• Mayor | (2019-2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 116.22 km2 (44.87 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3,399 m (11,152 ft) |
Population (2007 census) | |
• Total | 108,798 |
• Density | 940/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
Website | municusco.gob.pe |
Cusco is a district in the northern Cusco Province within the Cusco Region of Peru. It is bordered by districts of Ccorca and Poroy on the west, the provinces of Anta, the Calca, and Urubamba on the north, the San Jerónimo District on the east, and the districts of Santiago and San Sebastián to the south.
Geography[]
One of the highest peaks of the district is Sinqa at 4,423 m (14,511 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[1]
- Champa Kancha
- Ichhu K'uchu
- Muña Urqu
- Puka Muqu
- Puka Qaqa
- Quyqu
- Sirk'a
- Sirk'a Pata
- Wanakawri (Calca-Cusco)
- Wayna K'urkur
- Yana Qaqa
See also[]
- Amaru Marka Wasi
- Qullqanpata
- Santurantikuy
- Warachikuy
References[]
- ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe/ UGEL map Cusco Province (Cusco Region)
External links[]
- (in Spanish) Municipalidad Provincial de Cusco
- (in Spanish) Cusco Tour
Categories:
- Cusco Region geography stubs
- Districts of the Cusco Province
- 1821 establishments in Peru