Social Development Plans
Key Initiatives
Solid Waste Management
Advisory services to the district municipality for implementing Comprehensive Solid Waste Management in Mazocruz and Santa Rosa, with future oversight by the municipality. Training programs in Chichillapi, Cuipa-Cuipa, and Punta Perdida.
Sanitation Units (UBSS)
Installation of Sustainable Basic Sanitation Units in communities not covered by municipal projects, providing modern solutions for rural areas with dispersed households.
Educational Infrastructure
Construction of an educational center with satellite internet to expand access to digital resources and learning.
Employment Opportunities
Creation of new jobs for local communities, promoting socioeconomic growth and sustainable regional development.
Student Shelters
Establishment of student shelters in Cuipa-Cuipa and Punta Perdida to reduce school dropout rates by providing accommodation during school days.
Healthcare Initiatives
Permanent medical outreach campaigns coordinated with local health centers, alongside a comprehensive dental health program.
Sustainability is supported by parents, local government, and private sector involvement.
Location & Demographics
The district of Santa Rosa is located in the southern province of El Collao, Puno, in the Peruvian highlands.
Boundaries
• North: Ilave district, province of El Collao
• Southeast: Province of Candarave, Tacna
• East: Province of Chucuito, Puno
• West: Province of Mariscal Nieto, Moquegua
Area & Population
Area: 2,524 km² • Altitude: 3,960 m.a.s.l.
2007 Census: 6,663 inhabitants (2.6/km²).
2017 Census: 3,529 inhabitants (1.4/km²).
INEI 2000 projection: 10,479 inhabitants.
Climate
Cold high-Andean climate, with daytime temperatures up to 22°C (72°F)and nights around 0°C (32°F).
Capital
The district capital is Mazocruz, established on February 5, 1854, located at km 220 of the Moquegua–Mazocruz–Desaguadero highway, connecting Tacna and Puno.
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