Panao Postal Codes, Pachitea, Huánuco Peru

Postal codes for Panao range from 10220 to 10221 in Huánuco, Pachitea, Peru. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Panao.

Panao on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Panao districts in Peru. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Panao

Key Facts

Panao is a district located in the Pachitea Province of the Huánuco Region in central Peru. Situated in the highlands of the Andes mountains, Panao serves as the capital district of Pachitea Province and lies approximately 2,800 meters above sea level in the upper Huallaga River basin. The district covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometers and has a population of around 25,000 residents according to recent estimates. Panao is characterized by its mountainous terrain, with the district encompassing both high-altitude puna grasslands and cloud forest ecosystems that support diverse agricultural activities including coffee cultivation, fruit orchards, and traditional Andean crops. The district is administratively divided into multiple populated centers and smaller settlements, with the town of Panao serving as the main urban hub and commercial center for the surrounding rural communities. As the provincial capital, Panao hosts important government offices, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities that serve the broader Pachitea region. The district's strategic location along transportation routes connecting the central highlands with the Amazon lowlands has historically made it an important commercial and cultural crossroads. For those seeking detailed postal code information and delivery services for Panao's various neighborhoods and surrounding communities, comprehensive addressing resources are available through local postal authorities.

Neighboring Regions

* Umari

* Chaglla

* Molino

* Codo del Pozuzo