Colta District
| Colta | |
|---|---|
| District | |
| Country |
 Peru
|
| Region | Ayacucho |
| Province | Paucar del Sara Sara |
| Capital | Colta |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Eulogio José Cayo Quispe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 277.29 km2 (107.06 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,300 m (10,800 ft) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 587 |
| • Density | 2.1/km2 (5.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
Colta District is one of ten districts of the province Paucar del Sara Sara in Peru.
The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (72.20%) learnt to speak in childhood, 27.40% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).
Coordinates: 15°09′46″S 73°17′50″W / 15.1629°S 73.2973°W
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