Independencia | |
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Country | Peru |
Region | Ancash |
Province | Huaraz |
Founded | November 16, 1992 |
Capital | Centenario |
Government | |
• Mayor | Gregorio Emiliano Mezarina Paredes |
Area | |
• Total | 342.95 km2 (132.41 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3,049 m (10,003 ft) |
Population (
2005 census) | |
• Total | 61,705 |
• Density | 180/km2 (470/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 ( PET) |
UBIGEO | 020105 |
Independencia District is one of twelve districts of the province Huaraz in Peru. [1]
The Cordillera Blanca traverses the district. Some of the highest peaks of the district are Pallqarahu, Pukaranra, Ranrapallqa and Rurichinchay. Other mountains are listed below: [2]
9°30′53″S 77°31′39″W / 9.5146°S 77.5275°W