Cajamarca Postal Codes: 06000 to 06861
Postal Codes (Códigos postales) for Cajamarca range from 06000 to 06861 in Peru. To find exact Postal Codes and postcodes within Cajamarca, choose from the districts below.
Provinces in Cajamarca
Sample Address Format for Cajamarca
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[City, ZIP]
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Street Address / PO Box
Cajamarca, 06000
PERU
Cajamarca on the Map
The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Cajamarca department in Peru.
Cajamarca Quick Facts
| Country | Peru (PE) |
|---|---|
| Administrative Path | Peru |
| Postal Code | 06000~06861 |
| ISO Codes | PE / PER / 604 |
| Top-level domain (ccTLD) | .pe |
| Coordinates | -6.25, -78.833333 |
| Provinces | 13 |
What to Know About Cajamarca
Key Facts
Cajamarca is a department and region located in the northern highlands of Peru, situated approximately 850 kilometers north of the capital city Lima. This mountainous region covers an area of about 33,317 square kilometers and serves as an important administrative and economic center for northern Peru. With a population of approximately 1.4 million people, Cajamarca is known for its rich colonial history and significant role during the Spanish conquest, particularly as the site where the Inca emperor Atahualpa was captured by Francisco Pizarro in 1532. The department is divided into 13 provinces and 127 districts, with the city of Cajamarca serving as both the departmental capital and the capital of Cajamarca Province. The region's economy is primarily based on agriculture, mining, and tourism, featuring diverse landscapes that range from high Andean plains to deep valleys. Visitors and residents can access detailed postal code information for all municipalities and districts within the department to facilitate communication and navigation throughout this historically significant Peruvian region.
Neighboring Regions
- Amazonas
- Lambayeque
- La Libertad
- Piura
- San Martín