Huancarqui Postal Codes: 04610 | Castilla, Arequipa

Key Facts

Huancarqui is a populated center and district capital located in the Castilla Province of the Arequipa Region in southern Peru. Situated in the Majes Valley along the Majes River, Huancarqui serves as an important agricultural hub within this arid coastal region, approximately 120 kilometers northwest of the city of Arequipa. The district covers an area of roughly 500 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 3,000 residents according to recent census data. Huancarqui is administratively divided into several smaller populated centers and rural communities that rely primarily on agriculture, particularly the cultivation of olives, grapes, and other fruits made possible by irrigation from the Majes River. The town's strategic location in the valley has made it a significant settlement since pre-Columbian times, with archaeological evidence of early human occupation in the area. Today, Huancarqui maintains its traditional character while serving as a commercial center for surrounding agricultural communities. For those seeking postal services and delivery information, Huancarqui provides access to mail and package distribution for its constituent populated areas within the district.

Neighboring Regions

• Uraca
• Aplao
• Andagua
• Chachas
• Choco
• Machaguay