Bambamarca District, Hualgayoc
Bambamarca
Pampamarka | |
|---|---|
| Country | Peru |
| Region | Cajamarca |
| Province | Hualgayoc |
| Capital | Bambamarca |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Esteban Campos Benavides |
| Area | |
• Total | 451.38 km2 (174.28 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,526 m (8,287 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 74,513 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (430/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 060701 |
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.