Aplao Postal Codes: 04605 to 04606 | Castilla, Arequipa

Key Facts

Aplao is a district located in the Castilla Province of the Arequipa Region in southern Peru. Situated in the central part of the province, Aplao serves as the capital of Castilla Province and lies approximately 100 kilometers northwest of Arequipa city, the regional capital. The district covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and has a population of around 15,000 residents according to recent estimates. Aplao is positioned in the fertile Majes Valley, an important agricultural area known for its irrigation systems that transform the desert landscape into productive farmland. The district is divided into several populated centers and smaller settlements, with the town of Aplao itself serving as the administrative and commercial hub for the surrounding agricultural communities. The Majes River flows through the district, providing essential water resources for the region's agricultural activities, which primarily focus on olive cultivation, fruit orchards, and various crops that thrive in the valley's microclimate. For those seeking postal code information for Aplao's various populated centers and surrounding areas, this district serves as the primary administrative reference point within Castilla Province.

Neighboring Regions

• Uraca
• Andagua
• Chachas
• Choco
• Machaguay
• Orcopampa