Caylloma District, Administrative district in Arequipa region, Peru.
Located at 4,310 meters above sea level, Caylloma District extends across mountainous terrain in the Arequipa region with numerous small municipalities.
The district originated from ancient settlements of Collaguas and Cabanas people, later becoming a significant silver mining center during Spanish colonial times.
The population maintains a strong indigenous presence with 65 percent of residents speaking Quechua or Aymara as their primary language.
Access to Caylloma requires navigation through varying road conditions connecting Arequipa to Chivay and Sibayo, particularly challenging during rain seasons.
The district contains 11 annexes and 162 estancias spread across its territory, ranging from 4,150 to 5,700 meters in elevation.
Location: Caylloma Province
Capital city: Caylloma
Elevation above the sea: 4,310 m
Shares border with: Chachas District, Cayarani District, Coporaque District, Suyckutambo District, Tisco District, Sibayo District, Tuti District, Lari District, Tapay District, Choco District
GPS coordinates: -15.19032,-71.77497
Latest update: April 5, 2025 17:49
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