Ancahuasi District

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Ancahuasi District

Name

Ancahuasi District

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

Ancahuasi District is one of the nine administrative divisions of the Anta Province in Peru. The name derives from Quechua, meaning eagle house, reflecting the local cultural heritage. The majority of the inhabitants are of indigenous Quechua descent.

Statistics

Area

123.58 km²

Population

6,784

Location