Huaraz District is one of twelve districts of the province Huaraz in Peru.[1]
Huaraz
Waras | |
|---|---|
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]
| |
|---|---|
| Aija | |
| Antonio Raymondi |
|
| Asunción |
|
| Bolognesi |
|
| Carhuaz | |
| Carlos Fermín Fitzcarrald |
|
| Casma |
|
| Corongo |
|
| Huaraz |
|
| Huari |
|
| Huarmey |
|
| Huaylas |
|
| Mariscal Luzuriaga |
|
| Ocros |
|
| Pallasca |
|
| Pomabamba | |
| Recuay |
|
| Santa | |
| Sihuas | |
| Yungay |
|
This Ancash Region geography article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |