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Chetilla District

Chetilla
District
Country  Peru
Region Cajamarca
Province Cajamarca
Founded January 2, 1857
Capital Chetilla
Government
 • Mayor Israel Mendoza Tomay
Area
 • Total 73.94 km2 (28.55 sq mi)
Elevation 2,790 m (9,150 ft)
Population (2005 census)
 • Total 4,137
 • Density 56/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zone PET (UTC-5)
UBIGEO 060103

Chetilla District is one of twelve districts of the province Cajamarca in Peru.

Along with Porcón (Cajamarca District) and Los Baños del Inca but in contrast to the rest of the Cajamarca Region, Chetilla is traditional Quechua-speaking area. However, the Cajamarca Quechua is under strong pressure from Spanish.


Coordinates: 7°08′47″S 78°40′33″W / 7.1463°S 78.6759°W / -7.1463; -78.6759


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