Tantamayo (from Quechua Tanta Mayu) is one of eleven districts of the Huamalíes Province in Peru.[1]

Tantamayo Tanta Mayu
District
Tantamayo as seen from the archaeological sites of Phiruru
Country	Peru
Region	Huánuco
Province	Huamalíes
Founded	October 29, 1923
Capital	Tantamayo
Government
• Mayor	Sofonias Heriberto Gutierrez Antonio
Area
• Total	249.95 km2 (96.51 sq mi)
Elevation	3,495 m (11,467 ft)
Population  (2005 census)
• Total	2,780
• Density	11/km2 (29/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO	100511

Geography

One of the highest peaks of the district is Hatun Kancha at approximately 4,400 m (14,400 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[2]

Ethnic groups

The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (72.93%) learnt to speak in childhood, 26.47% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).[3]

Archaeology

Some of the most important archaeological sites of the district are Anku, Isuq, Phiruru, Susupillu and Wanqaran.

References

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