Santa Ana de Huaycahuacho Postal Codes: 05465 | Lucanas, Ayacucho

Key Facts

Santa Ana de Huaycahuacho is a district located within the Lucanas Province of the Ayacucho Region in southern Peru. Situated in the highlands of the Andes mountains, this district occupies a strategic position in the central-western portion of Lucanas Province, characterized by its rugged terrain and high-altitude landscapes typical of the Peruvian sierra. The district covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and serves as an important administrative and economic center for the surrounding rural communities. Santa Ana de Huaycahuacho is divided into multiple populated centers and smaller settlements that dot its mountainous territory, with the district capital serving as the primary hub for local governance and services. The region's economy is primarily based on agriculture and livestock farming, with local communities engaging in the cultivation of traditional Andean crops and raising camelids such as alpacas and llamas. The district's population, estimated at around 5,000 residents, maintains strong cultural traditions rooted in both indigenous Quechua heritage and Spanish colonial influences. As part of Peru's comprehensive administrative structure, Santa Ana de Huaycahuacho provides essential local governance and public services to its inhabitants while maintaining close administrative ties to the provincial and regional governments. For those seeking detailed postal and location information about the various settlements within this district, comprehensive postal code data is available for all its constituent populated centers and communities.

Neighboring Regions

• Sancos
• Carapo
• Puquio
• Aucara
• Cabana