Tambo
Tampu | |
---|---|
Country | Peru |
Region | Ayacucho |
Province | La Mar |
Capital | Tambo |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ciro Gavilan Palomino |
Area | |
• Total | 335.18 km2 (129.41 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3,219 m (10,561 ft) |
Population (
2005 census) | |
• Total | 17,596 |
• Density | 52/km2 (140/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 ( PET) |
UBIGEO | 050508 |
Tambo District is one of eight districts of the La Mar Province in Peru. [1]
One of the highest peaks of the district is Rasuwillka at approximately 4,800 m (15,700 ft). Other mountains are listed below: [2]
The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (87.40%) learnt to speak in childhood, 12.36% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language ( 2007 Peru Census). [3]