Zepita District
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Zepita Sipita |
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|---|---|
| District | |
| Country |
 Peru
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| Region | Puno |
| Province | Chucuito |
| Capital | Zepita |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ricardo Felipe Jiménez Castilla (2011-2014) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 546.57 km2 (211.03 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,831 m (12,569 ft) |
| Population (2007 census) | |
| • Total | 19,796 |
| • Density | 36/km2 (94/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
| UBIGEO | 210407 |
Zepita (from Aymara Sipita) 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 (87.08%) learnt to speak in childhood, 12.21% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).
Coordinates: 16°29′56″S 69°06′36″W / 16.4988°S 69.1101°W
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