Maras | |
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![]() Looking down the valley from Paqchaspata (Urubamba District) towards the Maras District (in the background) | |
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Country | ![]() |
Region | Cusco |
Province | Urubamba |
Founded | January 2, 1857 |
Capital | Maras |
Government | |
• Mayor | Eriberto Quispe Tito |
Area | |
• Total | 131.85 km2 (50.91 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3,385 m (11,106 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 7,167 |
• Density | 54/km2 (140/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
UBIGEO | 081305 |
Website | munimaras.gob.pe |
Maras District is one of seven districts of the Urubamba Province in Peru. The town of Maras is the capital of the district. [1]
One of the highest peaks of the district is Hatun Urqu at approximately 4,000 m (13,000 ft). Other mountains are Sullu Qaqa and Wayna Urqu. [2]
The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (79.29%) learnt to speak in childhood, 20.42% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census). [3]
(in Spanish) Official municipal website
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