Cerro Colorado District, Administrative district in Arequipa Province, Peru.
Located at 2,400 meters above sea level, Cerro Colorado District covers 174.9 square kilometers within the Arequipa Province of southern Peru.
The district gained its official status on February 26, 1954, during the presidency of Manuel A. Odría through Law No. 12075.
The district name derives from the red soil terrain in the old town, now known as Cerro Viejo, reflecting the local geological characteristics.
The district capital, La Libertad, connects to other areas of Arequipa through multiple bus routes and maintains essential administrative services.
The district shield, created in 1992 by Pablo Díaz Villegas, represents the local identity alongside buildings constructed with white volcanic stone.
Location: Arequipa Province
Capital city: La Libertad
Elevation above the sea: 2,400 m
Website: http://www.municerrocolorado.gob.pe
Shares border with: Yura District, Cayma District, Yanahuara District, Sachaca District, Tiabaya District, Uchumayo District
Website: http://municerrocolorado.gob.pe
GPS coordinates: -16.37680,-71.56033
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:08
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