Putinza District

Putinza
District
Country  Peru
Region Lima
Province Yauyos
Founded October 6, 1964
Capital San Lorenzo de Putinza
Government
 • Mayor Adelmo Ferrand Quispe Rojas
Area
 • Total 66.44 km2 (25.65 sq mi)
Elevation 1,977 m (6,486 ft)
Population (2005 census)
 • Total 481
 • Density 7.2/km2 (19/sq mi)
Time zone PET (UTC-5)
UBIGEO 151023

Putinza District is one of thirty-three districts of Yauyos Province, Lima Department, Peru.[1] Its capital is San Lorenzo de Putinza and it is the prime apple producer in the Province. Common surnames in this district are: Sandoval, Samaniego, Alcala, Jesusi and Huapaya.

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Coordinates: 12°40′08″S 75°56′58″W / 12.66889°S 75.94944°W / -12.66889; -75.94944

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