Chuschi District
District in Ayacucho, Peru / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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Chuschi | |
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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 | |
• Total | 8,917 |
• Density | 21/km2 (53/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
UBIGEO | 050202 |
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