Chachas | |
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District | |
![]() The town Chachas and Chachas Lake
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Country |
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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