Tantamayo District
Tantamayo (from Quechua "Tanta Mayu") is one of eleven districts of the Huamalíes Province in Peru. Geography. One of the highest peaks of the district is Hatun Kancha at approximately . Other mountains are listed below: Ethnic groups. The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Quechua descent. Quechua is the language which the majority of the population (72.93%) learnt to speak in childhood, 26.47% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census). Archaeology. Some of the most important archaeological sites of the district are Anku, Isuq, Phiruru, Susupillu and Wanqaran. Tantamayo District