Tanta District

Tanta
District
Country  Peru
Region Lima
Province Yauyos
Founded February 2, 1956
Capital Tanta
Government
  Mayor Gloria Quintina Reyes Trigos
Area
  Total 347.15 km2 (134.04 sq mi)
Elevation 4,278 m (14,035 ft)
Population (2005 census)
  Total 530
  Density 1.5/km2 (4.0/sq mi)
Time zone PET (UTC-5)
UBIGEO 151028

Tanta District is one of thirty-three districts of the province Yauyos in Peru.[1] Its seat is the village Tanta.

Geography

The Cordillera Central traverses the district. Some of the highest mountains of the district are listed below:[2]

See also

References

  1. (Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
  2. escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Yauyos Province (Lima Region)

Coordinates: 12°07′17″S 76°00′44″W / 12.12139°S 76.01222°W / -12.12139; -76.01222

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