Cajay | |
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Country | |
Region | Ancash |
Province | Huari |
Founded | January 13, 1961 |
Capital | Cajay |
Government | |
• Mayor | Marcotulio Mendoza Cadillo |
Area | |
• Total | 159.35 km2 (61.53 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3,050 m (10,010 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 3,018 |
• Density | 19/km2 (49/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
UBIGEO | 021003 |
Cajay District is one of sixteen districts of the Huari Province in Peru. [1]
One of the highest peaks of the province is P'unqu Chakayuq at approximately 4,400 m (14,400 ft). Other mountains are listed below: [2]
The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (93.76%) learnt to speak in childhood, 5.78% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census). [3]
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Coordinates: 9°11′23″S78°02′29″W / 9.18972°S 78.04139°W
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