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'''Huasta''' is a district of the province of [[Bolognesi Province|Bolognesi]], in the [[Ancash Region]] of [[Peru]].
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'''Huasta''' is a district of the province of [[Bolognesi Province|Bolognesi]], in the [[Ancash Region]] of [[Peru]]. The capital of Huasta is "Villa de Huasta" and the Temple is located in the Jr Grau in front of the "Seat of Arms", a monument declared by Supreme Resolution Nº 505-74-ED dated 15 October 1974. Huasta is on a plain 3,375 meters above sea level on the left banks of the river Chiquián. The seat of arms is located at the town center and there are four longitudinal streets and seven cross-sectional streets, all paved with stones.


== Geography ==
The district of Huasta that has by capital Villa de Huasta, belongs to the province of Bolognesi, in the department of Ancash. Its Temple is located in the Jr Grau, in front of the Seat of Arms and is Monument declared by Supreme Resolution Nº 505-74-ED of date 15.10.74.
The [[Wallanka mountain range|Wallanka]] mountain range traverses the district. Some of the highest peaks of the district are listed below:<ref name=escale>escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Bolognesi Province (Ancash Region)</ref>


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That is not counted on documentation credits the property of the building, nor the original area of this one.
* Asulqucha
* Chakra Chakra
* [[Chawpi Hanka]]
* [[Chawpi Hanka (Ancash-Huánuco)|Chawpi Hanka]] (Anc.-Huán.)
* [[Chawpi Punta]]
* [[Chhankayuq]]
* [[Kushuru (Bolognesi)|Kushuru]]
* Khuchi Mach'ay
* K'uchu Punta
* [[Pisqan Punta]]
* Puka Punta
* [[Puka Qaqa (Bolognesi)|Puka Qaqa]]
* Pukash Punta
* Qawi
* [[Quntayqucha Punta]]
* Shumaq
* [[Tawqan]]
* Tunash Punta
* Wamash Mach'ay
* [[Yana Hirka (Ancash)|Yana Hirka]]
* [[Yana Jaqhi]]
* [[Yuraq Kallapu]]
}}


==History==
The district of Huasta, province of Bolognesi exists as so from the the 28.01.1863 Law of and its capital “Villa de Huasta” were elevated to that rank by Law of the 15.11.1909; it has great lands of sembrío. Its seat of arms is located to the center, with four longitudinal streets and seven cross-sectional streets, all totally paved with stones.
The district of Huasta was created by law of October 28, 1863, and Villa de Huasta became the capital by law of November 15, 1909. There is no documentary evidence for the Spanish foundation but it is generally supposed that Huasta was founded by the Spaniards between years 1535 and 1540 along with many other towns founded by missionaries of the Spanish king. It is considered possible that Huasta was colonized by the Dominicans.


==Catholic influence==
It does not exist at the present time documents that indicate the date of their Spanish foundation, but is of supposition that Huasta was founded by the Spaniards between years 1535 and 1540, where were based many towns previous approval of the missionaries of the king, it is very possible that Huasta was colonized by the Dominican Parents.
Construction of the Temple of Huasta began in 1575 while Felipe II was king of Spain, a period of much catholic evangelism in Peru. The religious work was in the hands of Archbishop Toribio, Rodriguez de Mendoza, during the mandate of 5th Virrey of Peru Don Francisco Toledo.


The Church, which dates from the 16th century, is in the colonial style with a fusion of Hispanic and Peruvian art. The ceilings are of wood with clay roofing tiles. The facade has images of San Pedro, San Pablo, San Francisco and the Virgin Maria with angels,. At the top is the Eternal Father. The main tower, with three bells which replaced the original Mariangolas bells, collapsed as a result of the earthquake of 1970. In the entranceway to the front door of the Temple can be seen two holes which previously held two logs used to discipline felons, this was called "the Trap".
Huasta occupies a plain in height to 3.375 meters on the level of the sea; one is located in the left band of the river of Chiquián.


==References==
The Temple of Huasta esteem that began to be constructed in 1575 in the monarchy of king of Spain Felipe II, whose government was characterized by the defense of the catholicism. The religious work entrusted to the Archbishop Toribio to him Rodriguez de Mendoza during the mandate of 5º Virrey of Peru Don Francisco Toledo.
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{{Districts of Ancash Region}}
The Church is of Colonial style and dates from century XVI and its construction is characterized by the fusion of the Hispanic art - Peruvian, being of marinates, with ceiling of wood and clay roofing tile.


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In the facade they are distinguished: San Pedro and San Pablo; San Francisco; the image of the Virgin Maria and angels, and in the top of the facade the Eternal Father.


[[Category:Districts of the Bolognesi Province]]
The main Temple in its right flank has a tower constructed of marinates, where Lucia three Mariangolas bells, but as a result of the earthquake of 1970 collapsed. The bells that exist at the present time are not the original ones.
[[Category:Districts of the Ancash Region]]

In the last launching slip of the Frontispiece (before arriving at the door of the Temple) still two holes are distinguished where two logs that served to discipline to the feligreses of that then, to this one place of punishment were located was called the Trap to him.


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Latest revision as of 17:21, 12 January 2020

Huasta
District
Map
Country Peru
RegionAncash
ProvinceBolognesi
FoundedJanuary 28, 1863
CapitalHuasta
Government
 • MayorTeofanes Alva Valderrama
Area
 • Total
387.91 km2 (149.77 sq mi)
Elevation
3,385 m (11,106 ft)
Population
 (2005 census)
 • Total
2,278
 • Density5.9/km2 (15/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
UBIGEO020509

Huasta is a district of the province of Bolognesi, in the Ancash Region of Peru. The capital of Huasta is "Villa de Huasta" and the Temple is located in the Jr Grau in front of the "Seat of Arms", a monument declared by Supreme Resolution Nº 505-74-ED dated 15 October 1974. Huasta is on a plain 3,375 meters above sea level on the left banks of the river Chiquián. The seat of arms is located at the town center and there are four longitudinal streets and seven cross-sectional streets, all paved with stones.

Geography

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The Wallanka mountain range traverses the district. Some of the highest peaks of the district are listed below:[1]

History

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The district of Huasta was created by law of October 28, 1863, and Villa de Huasta became the capital by law of November 15, 1909. There is no documentary evidence for the Spanish foundation but it is generally supposed that Huasta was founded by the Spaniards between years 1535 and 1540 along with many other towns founded by missionaries of the Spanish king. It is considered possible that Huasta was colonized by the Dominicans.

Catholic influence

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Construction of the Temple of Huasta began in 1575 while Felipe II was king of Spain, a period of much catholic evangelism in Peru. The religious work was in the hands of Archbishop Toribio, Rodriguez de Mendoza, during the mandate of 5th Virrey of Peru Don Francisco Toledo.

The Church, which dates from the 16th century, is in the colonial style with a fusion of Hispanic and Peruvian art. The ceilings are of wood with clay roofing tiles. The facade has images of San Pedro, San Pablo, San Francisco and the Virgin Maria with angels,. At the top is the Eternal Father. The main tower, with three bells which replaced the original Mariangolas bells, collapsed as a result of the earthquake of 1970. In the entranceway to the front door of the Temple can be seen two holes which previously held two logs used to discipline felons, this was called "the Trap".

References

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  1. ^ escale.minedu.gob.pe - UGEL map of the Bolognesi Province (Ancash Region)

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