Lagunas District, Alto Amazonas
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Lagunas District is one of six districts of the Alto Amazonas Province, in the Department of Loreto, in Peru. It is bordered by the districts of Alto Pastaza, Pastaza, Jeberos, Santa Cruz, Urarinas and Parinari.
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Lagunas District | |
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Country | Peru |
Region | Loreto |
Province | Alto Amazonas |
Founded | January 2, 1857 |
Capital | Lagunas |
Government | |
• Mayor | Rider Padilla Sinarahua |
Area | |
• Total | 6,086.29 km2 (2,349.93 sq mi) |
Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 12,827 |
• Density | 2.1/km2 (5.5/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
UBIGEO | 160206 |
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The capital, Lagunas, sits on the Huallaga River. The nearest road access is in Yurimaguas, situated 90 km (56 miles) to the south. To reach Yurimaguas by boat takes at least five hours.