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 | |
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Country | Peru |
Region | Amazonas |
Province | Luya |
Founded | November 22, 1918 |
Capital | Luya Viejo |
Government | |
• Mayor | Nilo Antonio Villacrez Chuquizuta |
Area | |
• Total | 73.87 km2 (28.52 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2,820 m (9,250 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 215 |
• Density | 2.9/km2 (7.5/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
UBIGEO | 010510 |
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:
- To the North: Conila District, Santa Catalina District.
- To the South: Luya District, Lonya Chico District.
- To the East: St Kitts of Olto District, Santa Catalina District.
- To the West: Conila District.
The district has several attractive places for tourists, such as the ruins of the Chachapoya culture.
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