Tanta District
| Tanta | |
|---|---|
| District | |
| Country |
 Peru |
| Region | Lima |
| Province | Yauyos |
| Founded | February 2, 1956 |
| Capital | Tanta |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gloria Quintina Reyes Trigos |
| Area | |
| • Total | 347.15 km2 (134.04 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4,278 m (14,035 ft) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 530 |
| • Density | 1.5/km2 (4.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
| UBIGEO | 151028 |
Tanta District is one of thirty-three districts of the province Yauyos in Peru.[1] Its seat is the village Tanta.
Geography
The Cordillera Central traverses the district. Some of the highest mountains of the district are listed below:[2]
- Altarniyuq
- Anka Puyku
- Aqupallqa
- Chakraqucha
- Hatun Pawka
- Kachi Kancha
- Qulliq
- Mina Ukru
- Muki
- Paqarin Pawka
- Parya Chaka
- Paryaqaqa
- Pukyu Rumi
- Phiruruyuq
- Puma Rawkha
- Pumaqucha
- Qarwa Qhata
- Runchu
- Qutuni
- Saqsa
- Tunshu Pampa
- Ukru Ukru
- Uman
- Uqsha
- Wayna Qutuni
- Wiñaq
- Wiqu
See also
References
- ↑ (Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
- ↑ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Yauyos Province (Lima Region)
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Coordinates: 12°07′17″S 76°00′44″W / 12.12139°S 76.01222°W
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