- Coracora District
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Coracora — District — Country Peru Region Ayacucho Province Parinacochas Founded Capital Coracora Government - Mayor Walter Antayhua Cuadros Area - Total 1,399.41 km2 (540.3 sq mi) Elevation 3,175 m (10,417 ft) Population (2005 census) - Total 13,714 - Density 9.8/km2 (25.4/sq mi) Time zone PET (UTC-5) UBIGEO 050701 Coracora District is one of eight districts of the province Parinacochas in Peru.[1]
History
For a detailed account of the history of this city (up to c. 1951) 'La Monografia de la Provincia de Parinacochas' is a very good source. The two volume book details not only historical, but cultural information.[2]
References
- ^ (Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
- ^ "La Monografia de la Provincia de Parinacochas", OCLC RECORD: 19319571
External links
Coordinates: 14°41′38″S 74°07′27″W / 14.69389°S 74.12417°W
Categories:- Districts of the Ayacucho Region
- Districts of the Parinacochas Province
- Ayacucho Region geography stubs
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