Huanca Sancos Postal Codes: 05700 to 05730 | Ayacucho

Key Facts

Huanca Sancos is a province located in the Ayacucho Region of southern Peru. Situated in the high Andes mountains, this province occupies the southwestern portion of Ayacucho and features rugged terrain characterized by high plateaus, deep valleys, and significant elevation changes typical of the Peruvian Andes. With an approximate area of 2,800 square kilometers, Huanca Sancos maintains a modest population that engages primarily in agricultural activities and traditional livelihoods adapted to the challenging high-altitude environment. The province is administratively divided into four districts: Carapo, Sacsamarca, Sancos, and Santiago de Lucanamarca, each with its own municipal government and distinct communities. As part of the broader Ayacucho Region, Huanca Sancos shares in the rich cultural heritage of the area while maintaining its own local traditions and administrative identity. For those seeking detailed location information or postal codes for the various districts and communities within Huanca Sancos province, comprehensive regional data is available to assist with navigation and communication needs throughout this distinctive Andean territory.

Neighboring Regions

• Lucanas
• Víctor Fajardo
• Cangallo
• Huamanga