Huarochirí district, Administrative district in Huarochirí Province, Peru.
The district extends across 249 square kilometers of mountainous terrain at an elevation of 3,146 meters in the Lima Region of Peru.
The district emerged from ancient corregimientos, receiving its current administrative status through territorial reorganization during Peru's republican period in the 19th century.
Local residents maintain agricultural traditions through terraced farming methods, reflecting practices that date back to pre-Hispanic civilizations in the region.
The district capital, Huarochirí town, connects to Lima through a network of mountain roads that wind through the eastern slopes of the Andes.
The territory encompasses multiple ecological zones due to its elevation changes, supporting different agricultural products at various altitude levels.
Location: Huarochirí Province
Capital city: Huarochirí
Elevation above the sea: 3,146 m
Shares border with: San Damian District, San Mateo District, San Juan de Tantaranche District, Santiago de Anchucaya District, San Pedro de Huancayre District, San Lorenzo de Quinti District, Sangallaya District, Mariatana District, Langa District, Lahuaytambo District
GPS coordinates: -12.13636,-76.23499
Latest update: March 11, 2025 01:35
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