Arequipa Postal Codes, Peru

Postal codes for Arequipa range from 04000 to 08420 in Peru. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Arequipa, choose from the provinces listed below.

Provinces in Arequipa

Arequipa on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Arequipa 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 Arequipa

Key Facts

Arequipa is a department located in the southern coastal region of Peru, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. As Peru's third most populous department with approximately 1.5 million inhabitants, it covers an area of about 63,345 square kilometers, making it one of the country's larger administrative divisions. The department is characterized by its dramatic geography, ranging from coastal deserts to the high Andes mountains, including the iconic Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu volcanoes that dominate the landscape around its capital city. Arequipa is divided into eight provinces: Arequipa, Camaná, Caravelí, Castilla, Caylloma, Condesuyos, Islay, and La Unión, each with distinct geographical and cultural characteristics. The department's economy is diverse, with significant contributions from mining, agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism, particularly centered around the UNESCO World Heritage site of Arequipa's historic center. This administrative division provides the framework for organizing and accessing postal code information across its various municipalities and districts.

Neighboring Regions

* Ica

* Ayacucho

* Apurímac

* Cusco

* Puno

* Moquegua