Ancash Postal Codes, Peru

Postal codes for Ancash range from 02000 to 02876 in Peru. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Ancash, choose from the provinces listed below.

Provinces in Ancash

Ancash on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Ancash department in Peru. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Ancash

Key Facts

Ancash is a department located in the northwestern part of Peru, stretching from the Pacific coastline across the Andes Mountains to the Amazon basin. This geographically diverse region covers approximately 35,914 square kilometers and has a population of around 1.1 million people according to recent estimates. Ancash is administratively divided into 20 provinces, with Huaraz serving as its capital city and commercial hub. The department is renowned for its spectacular natural landscapes, including the Cordillera Blanca mountain range, which contains some of Peru's highest peaks and attracts mountaineers and trekkers from around the world. Ancash also features important archaeological sites such as Chavín de Huántar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that represents one of the earliest pre-Inca civilizations in the Andes. The region's economy combines coastal fishing and agriculture with highland mining and growing tourism. For those seeking detailed postal information, comprehensive postal code data is available for all of Ancash's provinces and their constituent districts through our regional database.

Neighboring Regions

* La Libertad

* Huánuco

* Pasco

* Lima