District in Cusco, Peru
Pichigua District is one of eight districts of the Espinar Province in Peru.[1]
Geography
One of the highest peaks of the district is Laramani at approximately 4,922 m (16,148 ft). Other mountains are listed below:[2]
- Anku Supa
- Ararankha
- Ch'uspini
- Kuntur Sayana
- Muru Pata
- Muru Sirk'a
- Puma Ichhu Pukara
- Qurani
- Waya Muqu
Ethnic groups
The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (87.16%) learnt to speak in childhood, 12.40% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).[3]
References
14°40′40″S 71°24′22″W / 14.6779°S 71.4060°W / -14.6779; -71.4060