Pisacoma District
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Pisacoma P'isaq Uma |
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|---|---|
| District | |
| Country |
 Peru
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| Region | Puno |
| Province | Chucuito |
| Capital | Pisacoma |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Nestor Jaime Chino Coaquira |
| Area | |
| • Total | 959.34 km2 (370.40 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,915 m (12,844 ft) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 11,086 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (30/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
| UBIGEO | 210405 |
Pisacoma (from Aymara P'isaq Uma) is one of seven districts of the Chucuito Province in Peru.
One of the highest elevations of the district is Chuqi Patilla at approximately 5,200 m (17,100 ft). Other mountains are listed below:
The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Aymara descent. Aymara is the language which the majority of the population (51.30%) learnt to speak in childhood, 48.08% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).
Coordinates: 16°54′29″S 69°21′56″W / 16.9080°S 69.3656°W
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