Olleros District
| Olleros | |
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| District | |
The Cordillera Blanca with Shaqsha (center) as seen from the southwest
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| Country |
 Peru
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| Region | Ancash |
| Province | Huaraz |
| Founded | October 16, 1933 |
| Capital | Olleros |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Sixto Feliciano Blacido León |
| Area | |
| • Total | 222.91 km2 (86.07 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,336 m (10,945 ft) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 2,761 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (32/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
| UBIGEO | 020108 |
Olleros District is one of twelve districts of the province Huaraz in Peru.
The Cordillera Blanca traverses the district. Some of the highest peaks of the district 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 (67.54%) learnt to speak in childhood, 32.17% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).
Coordinates: 9°37′59″S 77°28′59″W / 9.63306°S 77.48306°W
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