Llusco District is one of eight districts of the province Chumbivilcas in Peru.[1]
Llusco
Llusk'u | |
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District | |
Footbridge across Qañawimayu (or Santo Tomás River) in Qullpatumayku, Llusco District | |
| Country | |
| Region | Cusco |
| Province | Chumbivilcas |
| Founded | January 2, 1857 |
| Capital | Llusco |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jesús Rimache Huamani |
| Area | |
| • Total | 315.42 km2 (121.78 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,525 m (11,565 ft) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 7,325 |
| • Density | 23/km2 (60/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 080706 |
One of the highest peaks of the district is Qillwa Sirk'a at 4,600 m (15,100 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[2]
The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (97.65%) learnt to speak in childhood, 2.27% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).[3]
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| Acomayo |
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| Anta | |
| Calca |
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| Canas |
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| Canchis | |
| Chumbivilcas |
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| Cusco | |
| Espinar | |
| La Convención |
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| Paruro | |
| Paucartambo |
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| Quispicanchi | |
| Urubamba |
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