Yanaoca Yana Uqa | |
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 Location of Yanaoca in the Canas province | |
| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Cusco |
| Province | Canas |
| Founded | August 29, 1834 |
| Capital | Yanaoca |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Juan Francisco Melendez Nina (2007) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 292.97 km2 (113.12 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,913 m (12,838 ft) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 10,533 |
| • Density | 36/km2 (93/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 080501 |
Yanaoca District is one of eight districts in the Canas Province in Peru. Its seat is Yanaoca.
One of the highest peaks of the district is Yawri Kunka at approximately 4,400 m (14,400 ft). Other mountains are listed below: [1]
The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (88.77%) learnt to speak in childhood, 10.90% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census). [2]
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| Acomayo | |
| Anta | |
| Calca | |
| Canas | |
| Canchis | |
| Chumbivilcas | |
| Cusco | |
| Espinar | |
| La Convención | |
| Paruro | |
| Paucartambo | |
| Quispicanchi | |
| Urubamba | |
Coordinates: 14°13′07″S71°25′49″W / 14.2186°S 71.4303°W
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