Jesús District, Lauricocha

Jesús
District
Country  Peru
Region Huánuco
Province Lauricocha
Capital Jesús
Government
  Mayor Heriberto Hilarion Estrada Muñoz
Area
  Total 449.9 km2 (173.7 sq mi)
Elevation 3,486 m (11,437 ft)
Population (2005 census)
  Total 5,919
  Density 13/km2 (34/sq mi)
Time zone PET (UTC-5)
UBIGEO 101001

Jesús District is one of seven districts of the province Lauricocha in Peru.[1]

Geography

The Waywash mountain range and the Rawra mountain range traverse the district. One of the highest peaks of the district is Siula. Other mountains are listed below:[2]

See also

References

  1. (Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
  2. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Lauricocha Province (Huánuco Region)

Coordinates: 10°04′29″S 76°37′43″W / 10.0747°S 76.6286°W / -10.0747; -76.6286

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