Omacha
Umacha | |
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Country | ![]() |
Region | Cusco |
Province | Paruro |
Founded | January 2, 1857 |
Capital | Omacha |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ronald Oviedo Huamani |
Area | |
• Total | 436.21 km2 (168.42 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3,874 m (12,710 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 5,443 |
• Density | 12/km2 (32/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
UBIGEO | 081006 |
Omacha District is one of nine districts of the province Paruro in Peru.[1]
One of the highest peaks of the district is Wayllayuq at approximately 4,600 m (15,100 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[2]
The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (94.70%) learnt to speak in childhood, 5.13% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).[3]