San Pedro de Chana District, District in Huari Province, Peru
San Pedro de Chana District is an administrative area in Huari Province located in the Ancash region of Peru. The territory sits at high altitude in mountainous terrain and is surrounded by several neighboring districts that share its geographic boundaries.
This district was officially established in 1955 as an administrative unit within Huari Province. The creation reflected broader administrative changes taking place across the Ancash region during that era.
According to the 2007 census, 94 percent of the district's residents grew up speaking Quechua, reflecting the strong indigenous heritage of the area.
The district shares boundaries with multiple neighboring administrative areas that help define its geographic position in the province. Visitors should be aware that the high-altitude mountain environment creates specific conditions typical of Andean travel.
Local agricultural production operates on a single annual harvest cycle due to the limited irrigation systems in the mountainous terrain.
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