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Carhuamayo (from Quechua Qarwa Mayu or Qarwamayu: qarwa yellowish, mayu river, "yellowish river") is one of four districts of the Junín Province in Peru.[1]

Carhuamayo Qarwa Mayu
District
Country	Peru
Region	Junín
Province	Junín
Capital	Carhuamayo
Government
• Mayor	Raul Pelayo Arias Arias
Area
• Total	219.68 km2 (84.82 sq mi)
Elevation	4,146 m (13,602 ft)
Population  (2005 census)
• Total	8,061
• Density	37/km2 (95/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO	120502

Geography

One of the highest peaks of the district is Yana Hirka at approximately 4,600 m (15,100 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[2]

• Puka Shalla
• Rinri Uchku
• Runtunniyuq
• Sankhayuq
• Wanin Punta

See also

• Yanaqucha

References

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