Pomata District
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Pomata Pumata |
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| Country |
 Peru
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| Region | Puno | |
| Province | Chucuito | |
| Capital | Pomata | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Walter Agustín Quispe Galindo | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 382.58 km2 (147.71 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 3,876 m (12,717 ft) | |
| Population (2007 census) | ||
| • Total | 17,787 | |
| • Density | 46/km2 (120/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) | |
| UBIGEO | 210406 | |
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Pomata District is one of seven districts of the Chucuito Province in Puno Region, Peru.
One of the highest peaks of the district is Qhapiya at 4,809 m (15,778 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 (80.79%) learnt to speak in childhood, 18.64% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).
Coordinates: 16°16′00″S 69°18′32″W / 16.2667°S 69.3088°W
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