Huamanga Postal Codes, Ayacucho Peru

Postal codes for Huamanga range from 05000 to 05816 in Ayacucho, Peru. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Huamanga, choose from the districts listed below.

Districts in Huamanga

Huamanga on the Map

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

What to Know About Huamanga

Key Facts

Huamanga is a province located in the Ayacucho region of central Peru, serving as the regional capital and administrative center. Situated in the rugged Andes mountains at an elevation of approximately 2,761 meters (9,058 feet) above sea level, Huamanga occupies a strategic position in the highlands of south-central Peru. The province covers an area of roughly 2,981 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 221,000 people according to recent estimates. Huamanga is historically significant as the site where the Battle of Ayacucho took place in 1824, which effectively secured Peruvian independence from Spanish rule. The province is divided into 15 districts, including the urban center of Ayacucho city, which serves as the provincial capital. The landscape features dramatic Andean terrain with deep valleys and mountain ranges, and the economy is primarily based on agriculture, mining, and tourism. Huamanga's cultural heritage includes numerous colonial churches, traditional crafts such as retablo boxes and textiles, and vibrant festivals that blend indigenous and Spanish traditions. For detailed postal code information and administrative data for Huamanga's 15 districts, comprehensive regional databases are available.

Neighboring Regions

* Huanta

* La Mar

* Cangallo

* Vilcas Huamán