Vilcabamba District, Administrative district in La Convención Province, Peru
The district spans over 5,046 square kilometers of terrain, ranging from dense forests to mountain peaks exceeding 5,000 meters in elevation.
The district contains archaeological remains of Vitcos, a significant city of the Neo-Inca State that operated from 1537 to 1572.
The population consists predominantly of Quechua-speaking indigenous citizens, with 64 percent using Quechua as their primary language.
The district capital Centro Poblado Lucma sits at 2,943 meters above sea level and serves as the administrative center for the region.
The Apurímac River forms a natural boundary between the district and Ayacucho Region, collecting water from the Hatun Wayq'u tributary.
Location: La Convención Province
Inception: January 2, 1857
Capital city: Lucma
Elevation above the sea: 2,764 m
Website: https://www.gob.pe/munivilcabamba-cusco
Shares border with: Villa Virgen District, Echarate District, Santa Ana District, Maranura District, Santa Teresa District, Huanipaca District, Inkawasi District, Chungui District, Kumpirushiato District
Website: https://gob.pe/munivilcabamba-cusco
GPS coordinates: -13.10783,-73.12137
Latest update: March 11, 2025 18:24
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