Putina District
| Putina | |
|---|---|
| District | |
| Country |
 Peru
|
| Region | Puno |
| Province | San Antonio de Putina |
| Capital | Putina |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Uriel Lama |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,021.92 km2 (394.57 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,878 m (12,723 ft) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 16,024 |
| • Density | 16/km2 (41/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
| UBIGEO | 211001 |
Putina District is one of five districts of the San Antonio de Putina Province in Peru.
One of the highest peaks of the district is Tarujani at approximately 4,600 m (15,100 ft). Other mountains are listed below:
Putina District was created in 1824.
The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (67.02%) learnt to speak in childhood, 32.09% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).
Coordinates: 14°54′50″S 69°52′25″W / 14.9139°S 69.8736°W
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