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Chachas District

Chachas
District
The town Chachas and Chachas Lake
The town Chachas and Chachas Lake
Country  Peru
Region Arequipa
Province Castilla
Capital Chachas
Government
 • Mayor Mario Cecilio Huayhua Funes
Area
 • Total 1,190.49 km2 (459.65 sq mi)
Elevation 3,055 m (10,023 ft)
Population (2005 census)
 • Total 1,992
 • Density 1.7/km2 (4.3/sq mi)
Time zone PET (UTC-5)
UBIGEO 040404

Chachas District is one of fourteen districts of the province Castilla in Peru.

The Chila mountain range traverses the district. One of the highest mountains of the district is Chila at 5,654 m (18,550 ft) above sea level. Other mountains are listed below:

Machuqucha is the largest lake of the district. It lies on the border with the Orcopampa District.


Coordinates: 15°30′06″S 72°16′19″W / 15.5017°S 72.2719°W / -15.5017; -72.2719


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