Chuschi District

Chuschi District is one of six districts of the Cangallo Province in Peru.^[1] It is known for being the site of the first attack perpetrated by the maoist terrorist organization Shining Path, initiating the Peruvian conflict.^[2][3][4]

Chuschi
District
Country	Peru
Region	Ayacucho
Province	Cangallo
Founded	January 2, 1857
Capital	Chuschi
Government
• Mayor	Timoteo Cayllahua Allcca
Area
• Total	431.96 km2 (166.78 sq mi)
Elevation	3,141 m (10,305 ft)
Population  (2005 census)
• Total	8,917
• Density	21/km2 (53/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO	050202

Geography

One of the highest peaks of the district is Saywa at approximately 4,800 m (15,700 ft). Other mountains are listed below:^[5]

• Anta Sirk'a
• Aqchi Mach'ay
• Chaku
• Hatun Pata
• Kuntur Q'asa
• Misa Qucha
• Puka Mach'ay
• Puka Qucha
• Puma Wasi
• Phutunqu
• P'ukru
• Qiruchayuq
• Qullpa Pata
• Q'illu Wayta
• Ruphasqa
• Tampuchayuq
• Usnu
• Wamansa
• Waychaw Pata
• Wayra Punku
• Yana Mach'ay
• Yana Phiruru
• Yana Qaqa

Ethnic groups

The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (97.92%) learnt to speak in childhood, 1.94% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).^[6]

See also

• Yanaqucha