San Francisco de Daguas Postal Codes: 01310 | Chachapoyas, Amazonas

Key Facts

San Francisco de Daguas is a populated center located within the Chachapoyas Province of the Amazonas Region in northern Peru. Situated in the high Andes at approximately 2,800 meters above sea level, this rural settlement lies in the Utcubamba River valley, characterized by its mountainous terrain and cloud forest ecosystems. The area is part of the cultural territory historically inhabited by the Chachapoya people, known for their pre-Inca archaeological sites scattered throughout the region. With an estimated population of around 500 residents, San Francisco de Daguas maintains traditional agricultural practices while serving as an administrative center for surrounding rural communities. The settlement's economy primarily revolves around subsistence farming, cattle raising, and increasingly, tourism related to nearby archaeological attractions. As one of the populated centers within Chachapoyas District, San Francisco de Daguas represents the most local level of Peru's administrative hierarchy, where residents can access postal services and administrative documentation for their specific community.