Ataura District

Ataura District is one of thirty-four districts of the Jauja Province, located in the Department of Junín in Peru.^[1] The district was created in March 27, 1935, during the presidency of Óscar R. Benavides. It encompasses an area of 5.9 km².

Ataura
District
Country	Peru
Region	Junín
Province	Jauja
Founded	March 27, 1935
Capital	Ataura
Government
• Mayor	Jorge Julio Bullon Galarza
Area
• Total	5.9 km2 (2.3 sq mi)
Elevation	3,344 m (10,971 ft)
Population  (2005 census)
• Total	1,335
• Density	230/km2 (590/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO	120404