Bambamarca District, Hualgayoc

Bambamarca
Pampamarka
Country Peru
RegionCajamarca
ProvinceHualgayoc
CapitalBambamarca
Government
  MayorEsteban Campos Benavides
Area
  Total
451.38 km2 (174.28 sq mi)
Elevation
2,526 m (8,287 ft)
Population
  Total
74,513
  Density170/km2 (430/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO060701

Bambamarca District is one of three districts of the province Hualgayoc in Peru, with 167 pueblos. The area is rich in mineral reserves and mining prospects, including the Conga Project, which is threatening to affect water resources such as the Namocoha lake.