The Ccatca District is one of the twelve districts in the Quispicanchi Province in Peru. Its capital is the town of Ccatca.
Ccatca | |
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District | |
| Country | |
| Region | Cusco |
| Province | Quispicanchi |
| Capital | Ccatca |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Pedro Illanes Páucar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 307.72 km2 (118.81 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,675 m (12,057 ft) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 13,841 |
| • Density | 45/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 081205 |
One of the highest peaks of the district is Luychu Urqu at 4,430 m (14,530 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[1]
The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (94.64%) learnt to speak in childhood, 5.00% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).[2]
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| Acomayo |
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| Anta |
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| Calca |
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| Canas |
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| Canchis |
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| Chumbivilcas |
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| Cusco |
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| Espinar |
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| La Convención |
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| Paruro |
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| Paucartambo |
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| Quispicanchi |
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| Urubamba |
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