Bambamarca District is one of three
districts
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of the province
Hualgayoc in
Peru
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, with 167 pueblos.
The area is rich in mineral reserves and mining prospects, including the
Conga Project, which is threatening to affect water resources such as the Namocoha lake.
References
External links
News of Bambamarca (in Spanish) Peru.com
Districts of the Department of Cajamarca
Districts of the Hualgayoc province
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