Chinchaypujio
Chinchay Pukyu | |
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Map of Chinchaypujio and its 9 communities with the Apurimac River in the Cusco Region | |
Coordinates: 13°37′48.2″S 72°13′58.6″W / 13.630056°S 72.232944°W | |
Country | Peru |
Region | Cusco |
Province | Anta |
Founded | October 1, 1941 |
Capital | Chinchay Pukyu |
Government | |
• Mayor (Alcalde) | Franklin Estrada Gallegos |
Area | |
• Total | 390.58 km2 (150.80 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3,105 m (10,187 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 5,521 |
• Density | 14/km2 (37/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
UBIGEO | 080304 |
Website | https://www.facebook.com/Municipalidad-Distrital-de-Chinchaypujio-367758549965836/ |
Chinchaypujio (from Quechua Chinchay Pukyu, "Oncilla Spring"; colloquially "Chincha") is one of nine districts of the Anta Province in Peru and about 2 hours outside of Cusco.[1] Its capital, Chinchaypujio, hosts a weekly market (Mercado Ferial de Chinchaypujio)[2] as well as the regional government. The district is home to 9 communities: Chinchaypujio, Ocra, Paucarccoto, Parcotica, Waccahualla, Huancancalla, Sumaru, Pantipata and Huamumayo.[3] In its southernmost part, the Apurímac River crosses the district; a major trade road connecting the Cuzco Department with the Department of Apurímac crosses through the entire district from north to south.[4]