Aucará Postal Codes: 05470 | Lucanas, Ayacucho

Key Facts

Aucará is a district located in the Lucanas Province of the Ayacucho Region in southern Peru. Situated in the highlands of the Andes mountains, Aucará occupies a strategic position within the broader Lucanas Province, characterized by its rugged terrain and traditional Quechua communities. The district covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and has a population of around 8,000 residents, primarily engaged in agriculture, livestock farming, and small-scale commerce. Aucará is administratively divided into several populated centers and annexes, maintaining a strong cultural heritage reflected in local festivals, traditional textiles, and the preservation of Quechua language. The district's economy relies heavily on potato, corn, and quinoa cultivation, along with alpaca and sheep herding in the higher altitude zones. Aucará serves as an important local hub for surrounding rural communities, providing basic services and connecting them to larger urban centers in the region. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for Aucará's various populated centers and sub-districts, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate communication and service delivery throughout this Andean district.

Neighboring Regions

• Cabana
• Carmen Salcedo
• Chipao
• Huacaña
• Laramate
• Leoncio Prado
• Llauta
• Ocaña
• Otoca
• Saisa
• San Cristóbal
• San Juan
• San Pedro
• Santa Lucía
• Sancos