Paucartambo District, Paucartambo
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Paucartambo District is one of six districts of Paucartambo Province in southern Peru. Its Quechua name Pawqar Tampu means “colored tambo” and the district contains the 4,600 m peak Yana Urqu. An annual festival honors the patron saint Mamacha Carmen with traditional dances such as Chukchu and Qhapaq Qulla.
Statistics
Area
1,079.23 km²
Population
11,871