Chuschi District
Chuschi | |
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Interactive map of Chuschi | |
| 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 | 20.64/km2 (53.47/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 050202 |
Chuschi District is one of six districts of the Cangallo Province in Peru. It is known for being the site of the first attack perpetrated by the maoist terrorist organization Shining Path, initiating the Peruvian conflict.