Huanta District, Administrative district in Ayacucho Region, Peru.
The district of Huanta extends over 375 square kilometers at an elevation of 2,628 meters in the northern part of Ayacucho Region.
The district became a center of resistance during 1825-1828 when local inhabitants joined Spanish officers in a rebellion against the newly formed Peruvian state.
The population of Huanta District maintains strong indigenous traditions, with a majority of residents speaking Quechua as their primary language.
The district contains multiple connecting roads to neighboring territories, including Chaca, Uchuraccay, Tambo, Huamanguilla, Iguain, Chincho, and Luricocha districts.
The territory encompasses both urban zones around its capital city and rural areas that sustain traditional agricultural practices at varying altitudes.
Location: Huanta Province
Capital city: Huanta
Elevation above the sea: 2,628 m
Shares border with: Chaca District, Uchuraccay District, Tambo District, Huamanguilla District, Iguain District, Chincho District, Luricocha District
GPS coordinates: -12.93972,-74.24750
Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:02
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