Zepita District
# Zepita District

Zepita (from Aymara Sipita) is one of seven districts of the Chucuito Province in Puno Region, Peru.

## Geography

One of the highest peaks of the district is Qhapiya at 4,809 m (15,778 ft). Other mountains are listed below:

* Chutani
* Ch'usiqani
* Iñaqani
* Jach'a Qullu
* Jach'a Sirka
* Janq'u Jaqhi
* Jilarata
* Kuntur Jipiña
* Milluni
* Pichaqani
* Pukara
* Turini
* Waka Qala

## Ethnic groups

The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Aymara descent. Aymara is the language which the majority of the population (87.08%) learnt to speak in childhood, 12.21% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census).

## Authorities

### Mayors

* 2011-2014: Ricardo Felipe Jiménez Castilla.
* 2007-2010: Mateo Jilaja Mollo.
