Chuschi District

Chuschi
Country Peru
RegionAyacucho
ProvinceCangallo
FoundedJanuary 2, 1857
CapitalChuschi
Government
  MayorTimoteo Cayllahua Allcca
Area
  Total
431.96 km2 (166.78 sq mi)
Elevation
3,141 m (10,305 ft)
Population
  Total
8,917
  Density21/km2 (53/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
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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.