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Huaraz District

Huaraz
Waras
District
Main square in Huaraz with the Cordillera Blanca in the background
Main square in Huaraz with the Cordillera Blanca in the background
Country  Peru
Region Ancash
Province Huaraz
Capital Huaraz
Government
 • Mayor Vladimir Meza
Area
 • Total 432.99 km2 (167.18 sq mi)
Elevation 3,052 m (10,013 ft)
Population (2005 census)
 • Total 52,592
 • Density 120/km2 (310/sq mi)
Time zone PET (UTC-5)
UBIGEO 020101

Huaraz District is one of twelve districts of the province Huaraz in Peru.

The Cordillera Blanca and the Cordillera Negra traverse the district. Some of the highest mountains of the district are listed below:


Coordinates: 9°32′S 77°32′W / 9.533°S 77.533°W / -9.533; -77.533


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