Queropalca District

Queropalca
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District
Queropalca
Queropalca
Interactive map of Queropalca
Country Peru
RegionHuánuco
ProvinceLauricocha
FoundedMay 12, 1962
CapitalQueropalca
Government
 • MayorHitler Mussolini Simeón Flores
Area
 • Total
131.15 km2 (50.64 sq mi)
Elevation
3,831 m (12,569 ft)
Population
 (2005 census)
 • Total
849
 • Density6.47/km2 (16.8/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO101004

Queropalca District is one of seven districts of the province Lauricocha in Peru.

History

The district gained media attention following its mayoral election in 2026, which was won by left leaning Ahora Nación candidate Hitler Mussolini Simeón Flores, who shares his name with the last names of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini.

Geography

The Waywash mountain range traverses the district. The highest peak of the district is Yerupaja at 6,635 m (21,768 ft) which is also the highest elevation of the range. Other mountains are listed below:

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. ↑ "Left-wing candidate Hitler Mussolini wins local vote in Peru". euronews. 2026-10-09. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
  3. ↑ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Lauricocha Province (Huánuco Region)

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