Huaraz District is one of twelve districts of the province Huaraz in Peru.[1]
Huaraz
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District | |
![]() Main square in Huaraz with the Cordillera Blanca in the background | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Ancash |
Province | Huaraz |
Capital | Huaraz |
Government | |
• Mayor | Eliseo Rori Mautino Ángeles (2019-2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 432.99 km2 (167.18 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3,052 m (10,013 ft) |
Population (2005 census) | |
• Total | 52,592 |
• Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
UBIGEO | 020101 |
The Cordillera Blanca and the Cordillera Negra traverse the district. Some of the highest mountains of the district are listed below:[2]
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Aija | |
Antonio Raymondi |
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Asunción |
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Bolognesi |
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Carhuaz | |
Carlos Fermín Fitzcarrald |
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Casma |
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Corongo |
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Huaraz |
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Huari |
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Huarmey |
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Huaylas |
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Mariscal Luzuriaga |
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Ocros |
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Pallasca |
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Pomabamba | |
Recuay |
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Santa | |
Sihuas | |
Yungay |
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