Juli District is one of seven districts of the Chucuito Province in Puno Region, Peru.

Geography

One of the highest peaks of the district is K'isini at approximately 4600 m. Other mountains are listed below: • Jach'a Qala • Jilarata • Jinchupalla • Kimsa • Khawayuni • Laramani • Llallawa • Pukara • Sura Wiqu • Wila Kunka

History

Juli is mentioned as the third site where a printing press was established in the Americas, in 1612, following one in Mexico and another in Lima.

Ethnic groups

The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Aymara descent. Aymara is the language which the majority of the population (68.67%) learnt to speak in childhood, 30.56% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).

Climate

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