Suitucancha (Hispanicized spelling of the Quechua term Suyt'u Kancha, suyt'u rectangular, kancha corral, square,[1] "rectangular corral (or square)") is one of ten districts of the Yauli Province in Peru.[2] Its seat is Suitucancha.
Suitucancha
Suyt'u Kancha | |
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District | |
| Country | |
| Region | Junín |
| Province | Yauli |
| Founded | January 13, 1962 |
| Capital | Suitucancha |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Emilio Venusto Hurtado León |
| Area | |
| • Total | 216.47 km2 (83.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4,255 m (13,960 ft) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 937 |
| • Density | 4.3/km2 (11/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 120809 |
The Paryaqaqa mountain range traverses the district. One of the highest mountains of the district is Tunshu at 5,660 m (18,570 ft). Other mountain are listed below:[3]
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