Bambamarca
Pampamarka | |
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Country | Peru |
Region | Cajamarca |
Province | Hualgayoc |
Capital | Bambamarca |
Government | |
• Mayor | Esteban Campos Benavides |
Area | |
• Total | 451.38 km2 (174.28 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2,526 m (8,287 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 74,513 |
• Density | 170/km2 (430/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
UBIGEO | 060701 |
Bambamarca District is one of three districts of the province Hualgayoc in Peru,[1] with 167 pueblos.[2] The area is rich in mineral reserves and mining prospects, including the Conga Project, which is threatening to affect water resources such as the Namocoha lake.[3]