[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] One of the highest peaks of the district is Saywa at approximately 4,800 m (15,700 ft).

Other mountains are listed below:[5] 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).

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