Marcapata District
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Marcapata Markapata |
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| District | |
| Country |
 Peru
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| Region | Cusco |
| Province | Quispicanchi |
| Founded | January 20, 1869 |
| Capital | Marcapata |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Francisco Herencia Chusi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,687.91 km2 (651.71 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,150 m (10,330 ft) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 5,141 |
| • Density | 3.0/km2 (7.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
| UBIGEO | 081209 |
The Marcapata District is one of the twelve districts in the Quispicanchi Province in Peru. Created on January 20, 1869, its capital is Marcapata.
The Willkanuta mountain range traverses the province. Some of the highest peaks of the district are Chumpi, Hatun Ñañu Punta, Wila Jaqhi and Yayamari. Other mountains are listed below:
The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (87.29%) learnt to speak in childhood, 12.33% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).
Coordinates: 13°35′23″S 70°58′35″W / 13.5897°S 70.9764°W
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