Conchucos | |
|---|---|
 Interactive map of Conchucos | |
| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Ancash |
| Province | Pallasca |
| Founded | December 16, 1918 |
| Capital | Conchucos |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Teofilo Lorenzo Miranda Blas |
| Area | |
• Total | 585.24 km2 (225.96 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,180 m (10,430 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 7,660 |
| • Density | 13.1/km2 (33.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 021503 |
Conchucos District is one of eleven districts of the Pallasca Province in Peru.1
Geography
One of the highest peaks of the district is Anka Pata at approximately 4,600 m (15,100 ft). Other mountains are listed below:2
- Amaru
- Hatun Hirka
- Kiswar
- Parya Chuku
- Parya Qucha
- Pillu Kunka
- Pinqullu
- Qullpa Raqra
- Sapallu
- Sinqa
- Tawlli
- Wachu Mach'ay
- Wanaku
- Wiqu Runtu
- Yuraq Yaku
Some of the lakes in the district are Challwaqucha, Kinwaqucha, Llamaqucha, Paryaqucha and T'uruqucha.
Etymology
Conchucos means 'country of water' in Kulyi language (kon water, chucu country).34
References
References
- (in Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital Archived April 23, 2008, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
- escale.minedu.gob.pe/ UGEL map Pallasca Province (Ancash Region)
- Torero, Alfredo: Idioma de los Andes (2002)
- Palomino, Rodolfo (2004). "Las etimologías toponímicas del Inca Garcilaso". Revista Andina. 3 (38): 9. ISSN 0259-9600.
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