Salcabamba District
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Salcabamba Sallqa Pampa |
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|---|---|
| District | |
| Country |
 Peru
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| Region | Huancavelica |
| Province | Tayacaja |
| Capital | Salcabamba |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Waldimar Perez Torres |
| Area | |
| • Total | 192.52 km2 (74.33 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,037 m (9,964 ft) |
| Population (2005 census) | |
| • Total | 5,415 |
| • Density | 28/km2 (73/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) |
| UBIGEO | 090714 |
Salcabamba (from Quechua Sallqa Pampa, meaning "wild plain") is one of sixteen districts of the Tayacaja Province in the Huancavelica Region) of Peru.
One of the highest peaks of the district is Yana Urqu at approximately 4,600 m (15,100 ft). 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 (84.11%) learnt to speak in childhood, 15.49% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).
Coordinates: 12°12′07″S 74°46′51″W / 12.2020°S 74.7808°W
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