Ascensión District is one of nineteen districts of the province Huancavelica in Peru.[1]
Ascensión | |
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District | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Huancavelica |
Province | Huancavelica |
Founded | June 8, 2000 |
Capital | Ascención |
Government | |
• Mayor | Marcos Mariano Paytan Cuba |
Area | |
• Total | 432.24 km2 (166.89 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3,650 m (11,980 ft) |
Population (2005 census) | |
• Total | 9,897 |
• Density | 23/km2 (59/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
UBIGEO | 090118 |
The Chunta mountain range traverses the district. Some of the highest peaks of the district are listed below:[2]
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Acobamba | |
Angaraes |
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Castrovirreyna |
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Churcampa |
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Huancavelica | |
Huaytará | |
Tayacaja |
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