Conchucos District

Conchucos
District
Interactive map of Conchucos
Country Peru
RegionAncash
ProvincePallasca
FoundedDecember 16, 1918
CapitalConchucos
Government
 • MayorTeofilo Lorenzo Miranda Blas
Area
 • Total
585.24 km2 (225.96 sq mi)
Elevation
3,180 m (10,430 ft)
Population
 (2005 census)
 • Total
7,660
 • Density13.1/km2 (33.9/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
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A graphic emblem featuring a stylized yellow design resembling a bird or abstract swirl against a light blue background
The coat of arms (escudo) of the Conchucos District in Pallasca Province, Peru

Conchucos District is one of eleven districts of the Pallasca Province in Peru.

Geography

One of the highest peaks of the district is Anka Pata at approximately 4,600 m (15,100 ft). Other mountains are listed below:

  • Amaru
  • Hatun Hirka
  • Kiswar
  • Parya Chuku
  • Parya Qucha
  • Pillu Kunka
  • Pinqullu
  • Qullpa Raqra
  • Sapallu
  • Sinqa
  • Tawlli
  • Wachu Mach'ay
  • Wanaku
  • Wiqu Runtu
  • Yuraq Yaku

Some of the lakes in the district are Challwaqucha, Kinwaqucha, Llamaqucha, Paryaqucha and T'uruqucha.

Etymology

Conchucos means 'country of water' in Kulyi language (kon water, chucu country).

See also

References

  1. ↑ (in Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital Archived April 23, 2008, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
  2. ↑ escale.minedu.gob.pe/ UGEL map Pallasca Province (Ancash Region)
  3. ↑ Torero, Alfredo: Idioma de los Andes (2002)
  4. ↑ Palomino, Rodolfo (2004). "Las etimologías toponímicas del Inca Garcilaso". Revista Andina. 3 (38): 9. ISSN 0259-9600.

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