Chongos Alto District
| Chongos Alto | |
|---|---|
| District | |
| Country |
 Peru
|
| Region | Junín |
| Province | Huancayo |
| Founded | November 11, 1907 |
| Capital | Chongos Alto |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Evaristo Siuce Vilcapoma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 701.75 km2 (270.95 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,544 m (11,627 ft) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 1,819 |
| • Density | 2.6/km2 (6.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
| UBIGEO | 120108 |
Chongos Alto District is one of twenty-eight districts of the province Huancayo in Peru. Is located in the Department of Junin, part of the Junín Region.
The Chunta mountain range traverses the district. Some of the highest peaks of the district are listed below:
The largest lakes of the district are Aqchiqucha, Quylluqucha, Walsaqucha, Wich'iqucha, Yuraqqucha and Ñawinqucha some of which belong to the largest lakes of Peru.
Coordinates: 12°18′41″S 75°17′20″W / 12.3113°S 75.2888°W
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