Wanchaq District, Cusco, Peru

The Wanchaq District in Cusco, Peru, is one of eight districts that make up the province of Cusco, located in the department of Cusco, under the administration of the Regional Government of Cusco in Peru.

History

The founder and administrator of the district of Wánchaq was Mr. José Ramón Zavaleta Flores. He was the first and second mayor, serving for life.
This district was created by Law No. 12336 of June 10, 1955, during the administration of President Manuel A. Odría.

Geographical Data

The territory of this district covers 6.38 square kilometers and has an altitude of 3,363 meters above sea level.

Population

The district has a population of approximately 60,000 inhabitants.

Festivities

May 18: Martyrdom of Tupac Amaru.
November 4: Revolutionary feat of Tupac Amaru II.

Cusco:

The Peruvian province of Cusco is one of the thirteen that make up the Department of Cusco. It is bordered to the north by the provinces of Calca and Urubamba, to the east by the province of Quispicanchi, to the south by the province of Paruro, and to the west by the province of Anta.

Districts of Cusco:

CUSCO.
CCORCA.
POROY.
SAN JERONIMO.
SAN SEBASTIAN.
SANTIAGO.
SAYLLA.
WANCHAQ