Potoni
Putuni | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Puno |
| Province | Azángaro |
| Founded | May 2, 1854 |
| Capital | Potoni |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Seferino Quispe Turpo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 602.95 km2 (232.80 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4,148 m (13,609 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 6,242 |
| • Density | 10/km2 (27/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 210209 |
Potoni District is one of fifteen districts of the Azángaro Province in Peru.[1]
One of the highest peaks of the district is Taruja Pincha at approximately 4,800 m (15,700 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 (91.95%) learnt to speak in childhood, 7.92% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).[3]
.svg){kind=small}