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Tanta District

Coordinates: 12°07′17″S 76°00′44″W / 12.12139°S 76.01222°W / -12.12139; -76.01222
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Tanta
Map
Country Peru
RegionLima
ProvinceYauyos
FoundedFebruary 2, 1956
CapitalTanta
Government
 • MayorCelestina Victoria Reyes Ysla
Area
 • Total
347.15 km2 (134.04 sq mi)
Elevation
4,278 m (14,035 ft)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total
479
 • Density1.4/km2 (3.6/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO151028

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

Geography

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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ (in Spanish) Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática. Banco de Información Distrital Archived 2008-04-23 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
  2. ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Yauyos Province (Lima Region)


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