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Colquemarca (Quechua: Qullqi Marka,[1] meaning 'silver town') is one of eight districts of the Chumbivilcas Province in Peru.[2]

Colquemarca Qullqi Marka
District
Country	Peru
Region	Cusco
Province	Chumbivilcas
Capital	Colquemarca
Government
• Mayor	Sabino Yaguno Merma
Area
• Total	449.49 km2 (173.55 sq mi)
Elevation	3,575 m (11,729 ft)
Population  (2005 census)
• Total	9,493
• Density	21/km2 (55/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO	080704

Geography

One of the highest peaks of the district is Wamanwiri at approximately 4,600 m (15,100 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[3]

Ethnic groups

The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (92.41%) learnt to speak in childhood, 7.21% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).[4]

See also

• Qañawimayu

References

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