Sangarará Postal Codes: 08555 | Acomayo, Cusco

Key Facts

Sangarará is a populated center located in the Acomayo Province of the Cusco Region in southern Peru. Situated in the high Andes mountains, this rural settlement lies within the broader administrative structure of the Cusco department, approximately 100 kilometers southeast of the regional capital city of Cusco. Sangarará occupies a strategic position in the Andean highlands, characterized by its elevation of over 3,500 meters above sea level, which contributes to its cool mountain climate and traditional agricultural practices. The settlement covers a modest area typical of Peruvian highland communities, with its population primarily engaged in subsistence farming, livestock raising, and maintaining Quechua cultural traditions that have persisted for centuries. Historically significant, Sangarará was the site of a major battle during the Túpac Amaru II rebellion in 1780, where indigenous forces achieved an important victory against Spanish colonial troops. The community maintains close ties to neighboring settlements while preserving its distinct identity through traditional festivals, textile production, and agricultural methods adapted to the challenging high-altitude environment. For those seeking detailed postal and administrative information about Sangarará and its immediate surroundings, comprehensive data is available through regional government resources and postal service databases.

Neighboring Regions

• Acopia
• Pomacanchi
• Mosoc Llacta
• Rondocan