San Jerónimo District, Cusco

San Jerónimo District is one of eight districts of the Cusco Province in Peru. [1] It is home to the Universidad Andina del Cusco. According to the 2007 census, there are 31,687 residents in the district. A large part of the population communicates in Quechua.

San Jerónimo District
Flag of San Jerónimo District
Coat of arms of San Jerónimo District
Country Peru
RegionCusco
ProvinceCusco
CapitalSan Jerónimo
Government
  MayorJustino Adolfo Zuniga Paro
Area
  Total103.34 km2 (39.90 sq mi)
Elevation
3,244 m (10,643 ft)
Population
  Total28,856
  Density280/km2 (720/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO080104

Geography

One of the highest peaks of the district is Pillku Urqu at 4,448 m (14,593 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[2]

  • Huch'uy Paquyuq
  • Inti Churana
  • Lluq'iyuq Muqu
  • Puka Q'asa
  • Tuqtu Wampa
  • Wanakawri
  • Yana Qaqa

See also


References

  1. (in Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital Archived 2008-04-23 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
  2. escale.minedu.gob.pe/ UGEL map Cusco Province (Cusco Region)

13.5521°S 71.8813°W / -13.5521; -71.8813

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