Ocra (Peru)

Ocra (from Quechua "ayllu Uqra Katunki", named after the plant okra and the hacienda "Katunki" that used to be where Ocra is today) is a Quechuan Campesino community within the Chinchaypujio District in Peru and about 1.5 hours outside of Cusco; its central village is located at 3,670 m (12,040 ft) altitude.

Ocra
Ayllu (Andean Quechua community)
The village of Ocra as seen from the air
Location of Ocra within the Chinchaypujio District, Cusco Region
Coordinates: 13°34′29.6″S 72°12′17.4″W
Country Peru
RegionCusco
Province Anta
DistrictChinchaypujio District
FoundedSeptember 7, 1973
Government
  Mallku (President)Jorge Cruz
Elevation
3,670 m (12,040 ft)
Population
  Total90
Time zoneUTC-5 (PET)
Websitewww.facebook.com/OcraPeru
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