Majes District, Agricultural district in Caylloma Province, Peru.
Located 90 kilometers west of Arequipa, Majes District spans across 1,625 square kilometers at an elevation of 1,420 meters above sea level.
The district gained official recognition in December 1999 during Alberto Fujimori's administration, transforming from barren land into agricultural territory through irrigation programs in 1981.
Local festivals honor religious figures including Virgen de Chapi and Santiago Apostol, while agricultural practices form the foundation of community traditions.
Regular transportation services connect El Pedregal, the district capital, to Arequipa city through a two-hour journey on the main regional road.
Paleontological discoveries in 2002 revealed dinosaur footprints within the district, leading to the creation of specialized heritage parks.
Location: Caylloma Province
Capital city: El Pedregal
Elevation above the sea: 1,420 m
Shares border with: Uraca District, Huancarqui District, Lluta District, Santa Isabel de Siguas District, San Juan de Siguas District, Quilca District, Samuel Pastor District, Nicolás de Piérola District
GPS coordinates: -16.36270,-72.19087
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:09
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