Acos District
| Acos | |
|---|---|
| District | |
| Country |
 Peru
|
| Region | Cusco |
| Province | Acomayo |
| Founded | January 2, 1857 |
| Capital | Acos |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Juan Paulino Rios Burgos |
| Area | |
| • Total | 137.55 km2 (53.11 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,085 m (10,121 ft) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 2,651 |
| • Density | 19/km2 (50/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
| UBIGEO | 080203 |
Acos District is one of seven districts of the Acomayo Province in Peru.
One of the highest peaks of the district is Maranniyuq at 4,520 m (14,830 ft). Other mountains are listed below:
The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (88.55%) learnt to speak in childhood, 11.11% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).
Coordinates: 13°57′04″S 71°44′13″W / 13.95111°S 71.73694°W
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