Tarica District
| Tarica | |
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| District | |
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Tuqllarahu on the eastern border of the district
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| Country |
 Peru
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| Region | Ancash |
| Province | Huaraz |
| Founded | February 2, 1956 |
| Capital | Tarica |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Fredy Hildo Chinchay Salazar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 110.28 km2 (42.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,802 m (9,193 ft) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 5,500 |
| • Density | 50/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
| UBIGEO | 020112 |
Tarica District is one of twelve districts of the province Huaraz in Peru.
The Cordillera Blanca traverses the district. Some of the highest peaks of the district are Ranrapallqa and Tuqllarahu. 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 (68.31%) learnt to speak in childhood, 31.53% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).
Coordinates: 8°36′00″S 77°46′01″W / 8.60000°S 77.76694°W
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