Luya Viejo District

Luya Viejo
District
Country  Peru
Region Amazonas
Province Luya
Founded November 22, 1918
Capital Luya Viejo
Government
  Mayor Nilo Antonio Villacrez Chuquizuta
Area
  Total 73.87 km2 (28.52 sq mi)
Elevation 2,820 m (9,250 ft)
Population (2005 census)
  Total 415
  Density 5.6/km2 (15/sq mi)
Time zone PET (UTC-5)
UBIGEO 010510

Luya Viejo is a district of the Luya Province, Peru, located in the northern part of the province. The capital is the town Luya Viejo.

The district covers an area of 73.87 km²; the district capital is located at an altitude of 2,820 m above sea level. The climate is dry moderate cold.

The District of Luya borders:

The district has several attractive places for tourists, such as the ruins of the Chachapoya culture.

Coordinates: 6°12′S 77°57′W / 6.200°S 77.950°W / -6.200; -77.950

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