Ayacucho Postal Codes: 05000 to 05003 | Huamanga, Ayacucho

Key Facts

Ayacucho is a district located within the Huamanga Province in the Ayacucho Region of Peru. Situated in the south-central highlands of Peru, this district serves as the capital district of both Huamanga Province and Ayacucho Region, positioned at an elevation of approximately 2,761 meters (9,058 feet) above sea level in the Andes Mountains. With an area of around 2,981 square kilometers, Ayacucho district is home to approximately 216,000 residents, making it the most populous district in the province. The district is administratively divided into multiple urban and rural areas, though as a district itself, it represents the most local level of administration within Peru's governmental structure. Historically significant as the site of the Battle of Ayacucho in 1824, which secured Peruvian independence from Spanish rule, the district today serves as an important cultural and economic hub for the surrounding highland communities. For those seeking detailed postal code information for the various neighborhoods and communities within Ayacucho district, comprehensive data is available through regional postal services.

Neighboring Regions

• Acocro
• Carmen Alto
• Chiara
• Jesús Nazareno
• Ocros
• Pacaycasa
• Quinua
• San José de Ticllas
• San Juan Bautista
• Santiago de Pischa
• Socos
• Tambillo
• Vinchos