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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