Azángaro facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Azángaro
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Azángaro Location in Peru
Country	Peru
Region	Puno
Province	Azángaro
District	Azángaro
Demonym	Azangarino(a)
Area
• Total	533.47 km2 (205.97 sq mi)
Elevation	3,850 m (12,630 ft)
Population  (2012)
• Total	28,526
• Density	30.55/km2 (79.1/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-5 (PET)
Website	www.muniazangaro.gob.pe

Azángaro is a town in southern Peru. It's the main town of the Azángaro area in the Puno region.

Azángaro is famous for its old church, often called the "golden temple." In the nearby Plaza San Bernardo, a brave leader named Pedro Vilca Apaza was executed. He was a general in Tupac Amaru II's fight to free Peru from Spanish rule. His last words were, "Por este Sol aprended a morir como yo," which means "By this Sun, learn to die like me." After Tupac Amaru II was executed, Azángaro became a key place for the revolution.

The church's bell tower was made of adobe, a traditional building material. It was damaged by rain and eventually collapsed. Inside the church, you can see amazing golden art from the colonial period. Sadly, some valuable items have been stolen from the church recently.

Azángaro's Past: A Look at History

Azángaro was first noted by Captain Don Manuel Ortiz Aguilar in November 1535. A priest named Rodrigo Chrysostom also wrote about it in 1535. He mentioned that Azángaro was in a place called Macaya. People there worshipped an idol of a cat with ruby eyes.

When Christian teachers arrived, they started the "Our Lady of the Rosary" church. A small church was built under the guidance of Father Tomas de San Martin and Acosta. He also founded the famous University of San Marcos.

The Spanish arrived in Azángaro in 1535. By 1542, the Viceroyalty of Peru was created. This was a large area ruled by Spain, and it included Azángaro and Puno.

Azángaro in Modern Times

After Peru became independent, Azángaro grew. In 1825, a law made Azángaro a city. Later that year, it became the capital of its own province. This province included 18 districts, like Achaya, Arapa, Asillo, and Caminaca.

People of Azángaro: Demography

How Many People Live Here?

Azángaro is the fourth largest city in the Puno region. About 12.6% of the region's total population lives here. In 2012, it was estimated that 28,526 people lived in Azángaro. The Azángaro district is the most populated. It has about 42 people per square kilometer. This makes up over 21% of the total population.

Education in Azángaro

Azángaro has many schools and learning centers. There are 397 educational places in total. Most of these (96.2%) are formal schools. This includes kindergartens, elementary schools, high schools, and colleges. About 68% of these are elementary schools. Many schools are in the Azángaro district itself. Other districts like Asillo, Arapa, and Chupa also have many schools.

Azángaro's Economy: How People Make a Living

The economy of Azángaro mostly depends on raising animals. People also do farming, make crafts, and trade goods. They sell farm products and other items. Transportation services are also important.

Raising animals like cattle, sheep, and alpacas is a big part of the economy. These animals provide milk, wool, skins, and meat. The milk is used to make cheese and yogurt. Wool from sheep and alpacas is used for textiles. Cow leather is also an important product.

Weather in Azángaro

Azángaro has a unique climate because it is high up. The weather changes throughout the year.

See also

In Spanish: Azángaro para niños