Huacullani
Waqullani | |
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Country | ![]() |
Region | Puno |
Province | Chucuito |
Capital | Huacullani |
Government | |
• Mayor | Braulio Morales Choquecahua |
Area | |
• Total | 705.28 km2 (272.31 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3,937 m (12,917 ft) |
Population (
2007 census) | |
• Total | 14,906 |
• Density | 21/km2 (55/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 ( PET) |
UBIGEO | 210403 |
Huacullani (from Aymara Waqullani) is one of seven districts of the Chucuito Province in the Puno Region in southern Peru. [1]
One of the highest elevations of the district is Wila Purakani at approximately 4,800 m (15,700 ft). Other mountains are listed below: [2]
The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Aymara descent. Aymara is the language which the majority of the population (92.62%) learnt to speak in childhood, 6.60% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language ( 2007 Peru Census). [3]
16°37′50″S 69°36′01″W / 16.6305°S 69.6002°W
Huacullani
Waqullani | |
---|---|
Country | ![]() |
Region | Puno |
Province | Chucuito |
Capital | Huacullani |
Government | |
• Mayor | Braulio Morales Choquecahua |
Area | |
• Total | 705.28 km2 (272.31 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3,937 m (12,917 ft) |
Population (
2007 census) | |
• Total | 14,906 |
• Density | 21/km2 (55/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 ( PET) |
UBIGEO | 210403 |
Huacullani (from Aymara Waqullani) is one of seven districts of the Chucuito Province in the Puno Region in southern Peru. [1]
One of the highest elevations of the district is Wila Purakani at approximately 4,800 m (15,700 ft). Other mountains are listed below: [2]
The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Aymara descent. Aymara is the language which the majority of the population (92.62%) learnt to speak in childhood, 6.60% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language ( 2007 Peru Census). [3]
16°37′50″S 69°36′01″W / 16.6305°S 69.6002°W