Jacas Grande Postal Codes: 10770 to 10771 | Huamalíes, Huánuco

Key Facts

Jacas Grande is a district located in the Huamalíes Province within the Huánuco Region of central Peru. Situated in the highlands of the Peruvian Andes, this district occupies a strategic position in the mountainous terrain that characterizes much of the Huamalíes Province. With an approximate elevation ranging between 3,000 and 4,000 meters above sea level, Jacas Grande features the rugged topography typical of Andean districts, with steep valleys and high plateaus that support both agricultural and pastoral activities. The district covers an area of approximately 250 square kilometers and serves as an important administrative and commercial center for the surrounding rural communities. Jacas Grande is divided into multiple populated centers and smaller settlements that dot its mountainous landscape, with the town of Jacas Grande serving as the district capital. The local economy primarily revolves around agriculture, with potato cultivation, corn production, and livestock raising being the main economic activities practiced by the predominantly Quechua-speaking population. This district provides essential access to postal code information and administrative services for residents throughout its territory and surrounding rural areas.

Neighboring Regions

• Monzón
• Punchao
• Llata
• Singa
• Arancay