La Oroya District

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La Oroya
Location of La Oroya in the Yauli province
Coordinates: 11°31′19″S75°54′36″W / 11.5220°S 75.9100°W / -11.5220; -75.9100 Coordinates: 11°31′19″S75°54′36″W / 11.5220°S 75.9100°W / -11.5220; -75.9100
Country Flag of Peru.svg  Peru
Region Junín
Province Yauli
FoundedNovember 15, 1893
Capital La Oroya
Government
   Mayor Cesar Augusto Gutierrez Revilla
Area
  Total388.42 km2 (149.97 sq mi)
Elevation
3,745 m (12,287 ft)
Population
 (2017)
  Total14,021
  Density36/km2 (93/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO 120801
Website munilaoroya.gob.pe

La Oroya District is one of ten districts of the Yauli Province in Peru. It is a region that is rich in zinc, lead and copper.

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Geography

One of the highest peaks of the district is Hatun Punta at approximately 4,400 m (14,400 ft). Other mountains are listed below: [1]

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References

  1. escale.minedu.gob.pe/ UGEL map Yauli Province (Junín Region)