Carhuamayo
Qarwa Mayu | |
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Country | ![]() |
Region | Junín |
Province | Junín |
Capital | Carhuamayo |
Government | |
• Mayor | Raul Pelayo Arias Arias |
Area | |
• Total | 219.68 km2 (84.82 sq mi) |
Elevation | 4,146 m (13,602 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 8,061 |
• Density | 37/km2 (95/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
UBIGEO | 120502 |
Carhuamayo (from Quechua Qarwa Mayu or Qarwamayu: qarwa yellowish, mayu river, "yellowish river") is one of four districts of the Junín Province in Peru.[1]
One of the highest peaks of the district is Yana Hirka at approximately 4,600 m (15,100 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[2]