La Oroya District
District in Junín, Peru From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
District in Junín, Peru From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
La Oroya District is one of ten districts of the Yauli Province in Peru. It is a region that is rich in zinc, lead and copper.
La Oroya | |
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Location of La Oroya in the Yauli province | |
Coordinates: 11.5220°S 75.9100°W | |
Country | Peru |
Region | Junín |
Province | Yauli |
Founded | November 15, 1893 |
Capital | La Oroya |
Government | |
• Mayor | Cesar Augusto Gutierrez Revilla |
Area | |
• Total | 388.42 km2 (149.97 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) |
Population (2017) | |
• Total | 14,021 |
• Density | 36/km2 (93/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
UBIGEO | 120801 |
Website | munilaoroya.gob.pe |
One of the highest peaks of the district is Hatun Punta at approximately 4,400 m (14,400 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[1]
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