Huasahuasi District

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Huasahuasi
Wasawasi
Country Flag of Peru.svg  Peru
Region Junín
Province Tarma
FoundedJanuary 02, 1857
Capital Huasahuasi
Government
   Mayor Germán Capcha
Area
  Total652.15 km2 (251.80 sq mi)
Elevation
2,751 m (9,026 ft)
Population
  Total13,436
  Density21/km2 (53/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO 120704

Huasahuasi District is one of nine districts of the province Tarma in Peru. [1]

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