Coracora District
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Coracora Qura Qura or Qhura Qhura |
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|---|---|
| District | |
| Country |
 Peru
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| Region | Ayacucho |
| Province | Parinacochas |
| Capital | Coracora |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Walter Antayhua Cuadros |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,399.41 km2 (540.32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,175 m (10,417 ft) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 13,714 |
| • Density | 9.8/km2 (25/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
| UBIGEO | 050701 |
Coracora District is one of eight districts of the province Parinacochas in Peru.
For a detailed account of the history of this city (up to c. 1951) 'La Monografia de la Provincia de Parinacochas' is a very good source. The two volume book details not only historical, but cultural information.
Coordinates: 14°41′38″S 74°07′27″W / 14.69389°S 74.12417°W
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