Chuschi District
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.
Chuschi | |
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| 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 | 21/km2 (53/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 050202 |
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