Tambo District, La Mar
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Tambo Tampu |
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| District | |
| Country |
 Peru
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| Region | Ayacucho |
| Province | La Mar |
| Capital | Tambo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ciro Gavilan Palomino |
| Area | |
| • Total | 335.18 km2 (129.41 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,219 m (10,561 ft) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 17,596 |
| • Density | 52/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
| UBIGEO | 050508 |
Tambo District is one of eight districts of the La Mar Province in Peru.
One of the highest peaks of the district is Rasuwillka at approximately 4,800 m (15,700 ft). Other mountains are listed below:
The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (87.40%) learnt to speak in childhood, 12.36% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).
Coordinates: 12°57′24″S 74°09′48″W / 12.9568°S 74.1633°W
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