Aqus District is one of seven districts of the Acomayo Province in Peru.[1]
Aqus | |
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District | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Cusco |
Province | Acomayo |
Founded | January 2, 1857 |
Capital | Aqus |
Government | |
• Mayor | Juan Paulino Rios Burgos |
Area | |
• Total | 137.55 km2 (53.11 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3,085 m (10,121 ft) |
Population (2005 census) | |
• Total | 2,651 |
• Density | 19/km2 (50/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
UBIGEO | 080203 |
One of the highest peaks of the district is Maranniyuq at 4,520 m (14,830 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 (88.55%) learnt to speak in childhood, 11.11% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).[3]
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Acomayo |
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Anta | |
Calca |
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Canas |
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Canchis | |
Chumbivilcas | |
Cusco | |
Espinar |
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La Convención |
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Paruro | |
Paucartambo |
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Quispicanchi | |
Urubamba |
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