La Merced District, Aija
La Merced | |
|---|---|
La Merced | |
| Country | Peru |
| Region | Ancash |
| Province | Aija |
| Founded | March 5, 1936 |
| Capital | La Merced |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Magaly ROLDAN CAMONES (2023) |
| Area | |
• Total | 153.08 km2 (59.10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3,272 m (10,735 ft) |
| Population (2002 est.) | |
• Total | 1,582 |
| • Density | 10/km2 (27/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) |
| UBIGEO | 020204 |
La Merced District is one of five districts in the Aija Province of the Ancash Region in Peru. It is located between 77°43 ´ 57 " S and 77°35 ´ 51 " W with an average altitude of 3,272 m.s.n.m. Its population was 1582 as of the 2017 census.