Pichigua
Pichiwa | |
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Country | ![]() |
Region | Cusco |
Province | Espinar |
Founded | August 29, 1834 |
Capital | Pichigua |
Government | |
• Mayor | Severiano Chara Labra |
Area | |
• Total | 288.76 km2 (111.49 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3,870 m (12,700 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 3,791 |
• Density | 13/km2 (34/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
UBIGEO | 080806 |
Pichigua District is one of eight districts of the Espinar Province in Peru.[1]
One of the highest peaks of the district is Laramani at approximately 4,922 m (16,148 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 (87.16%) learnt to speak in childhood, 12.40% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).[3]