Luya Viejo District

Luya Viejo is a district of the Luya Province, Peru, located in the northern part of the province. The capital is the town Luya Viejo.

Luya Viejo
Country Peru
RegionAmazonas
ProvinceLuya
FoundedNovember 22, 1918
CapitalLuya Viejo
Government
  MayorNilo Antonio Villacrez Chuquizuta
Area
  Total73.87 km2 (28.52 sq mi)
Elevation
2,820 m (9,250 ft)
Population
  Total215
  Density2.9/km2 (7.5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO010510

The district covers an area of 73.87 km²; the district capital is located at an altitude of 2,820 m above sea level. The climate is dry moderate cold.

The District of Luya borders:

The district has several attractive places for tourists, such as the ruins of the Chachapoya culture.


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