Luya Viejo
Country Peru
RegionAmazonas
ProvinceLuya
FoundedNovember 22, 1918
CapitalLuya Viejo
Government
  MayorNilo Antonio Villacrez Chuquizuta
Area
  Total73.87 km2 (28.52 sq mi)
Elevation
2,820 m (9,250 ft)
Population
  Total215
  Density2.9/km2 (7.5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO010510

Luya Viejo is a district of the Luya Province, Peru, located in the northern part of the province. The capital is the town Luya Viejo.

The district covers an area of 73.87 km²; the district capital is located at an altitude of 2,820 m above sea level. The climate is dry moderate cold.

The District of Luya borders:

The district has several attractive places for tourists, such as the ruins of the Chachapoya culture.

6°12′S 77°57′W / 6.200°S 77.950°W / -6.200; -77.950


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