Tintay Puncu District is one of sixteen districts of the Tayacaja Province in Peru.[1]
Tintay Puncu | |
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District | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Huancavelica |
Province | Tayacaja |
Founded | October 3, 1984 |
Capital | Tintay Puncu |
Government | |
• Mayor | Nelfa Comun Gavilan |
Area | |
• Total | 460.32 km2 (177.73 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2,350 m (7,710 ft) |
Population (2005 census) | |
• Total | 3,944 |
• Density | 8.6/km2 (22/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
UBIGEO | 090718 |
One of the highest peaks of the district is Kuntur Qaqa at approximately 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 (94.36%) learnt to speak in childhood, 5.04% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).[3]
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Acobamba | |
Angaraes | |
Castrovirreyna |
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Churcampa |
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Huancavelica | |
Huaytará | |
Tayacaja |
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