Copani District is one of seven districts of the province Yunguyo in Puno Region, Peru. History Copani District was created by Law No. 24042 (December 28, 1984), in second term of Fernando Belaúnde Terry. Ethnic groups The people in the district are mainly indigenous citizens of Aymara descent. Aymara is the language which the majority of the population (89.37%) learnt to speak in childhood, 10.03% of the residents started speaking using the Spanish language (2007 Peru Census). Authorities Mayors 2011-2014: Aureliano Alejo Calisaya. 2007-2010: Juan Nina Quispe. See also Administrative divisions of Peru Qhapiya References External links Official web site INEI Peru