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District in Ancash, Peru From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tarica District is one of twelve districts of the province Huaraz in Peru.[1]
Tarica | |
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Tuqllarahu on the eastern border of the district | |
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| Country |  Peru |
| Region | Ancash |
| Province | Huaraz |
| Founded | February 2, 1956 |
| Capital | Tarica |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Fredy Hildo Chinchay Salazar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 110.28 km2 (42.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,802 m (9,193 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,500 |
| • Density | 50/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 020112 |
The Cordillera Blanca traverses the district. Some of the highest peaks of the district are Ranrapallqa, and Tuqllarahu. 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 (68.31%) learnt to speak in childhood, 31.53% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).[3]
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