Velille | |
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Country | Peru |
Region | Cusco |
Province | Chumbivilcas |
Capital | Velille |
Government | |
• Mayor | Cornelio Coaquira Valencia |
Area | |
• Total | 756.84 km2 (292.22 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3,730 m (12,240 ft) |
Population (
2005 census) | |
• Total | 8,419 |
• Density | 11/km2 (29/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 ( PET) |
UBIGEO | 080708 |
Velille District is one of eight districts of the province Chumbivilcas in Peru. [1]
One of the highest peaks of the district is Anka Wachana at 4,640 m (15,220 ft). Other mountains are listed below: [2]
The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (87.09%) learnt to speak in childhood, 12.61% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language ( 2007 Peru Census). [3]