Luya Viejo District

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Luya Viejo
Country Flag of Peru.svg  Peru
Region Amazonas
Province Luya
FoundedNovember 22, 1918
Capital Luya Viejo
Government
   Mayor Nilo Antonio Villacrez Chuquizuta
Area
  Total73.87 km2 (28.52 sq mi)
Elevation
2,820 m (9,250 ft)
Population
  Total215
  Density2.9/km2 (7.5/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO 010510

Luya Viejo is a district of the Luya Province, Peru, located in the northern part of the province. The capital is the town Luya Viejo.

The district covers an area of 73.87 km²; the district capital is located at an altitude of 2,820 m above sea level. The climate is dry moderate cold.

The District of Luya borders:

The district has several attractive places for tourists, such as the ruins of the Chachapoya culture.

6°12′S77°57′W / 6.200°S 77.950°W / -6.200; -77.950


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