Tres de Diciembre Postal Codes: 12428 | Chupaca, Junín

Key Facts

Tres de Diciembre is a populated center located within the Chupaca Province of Peru's Junín Region. Situated in the central highlands of Peru, this settlement lies within the Mantaro Valley, one of the most important agricultural and economic zones in the Peruvian Andes. While specific population data for Tres de Diciembre is not widely documented at the populated center level, it forms part of Chupaca District, which had approximately 22,000 residents according to the 2017 Peruvian census. The area features typical Andean highland geography with elevations ranging between 3,200 and 3,500 meters above sea level, characterized by mountainous terrain and a temperate climate. As a populated center, Tres de Diciembre represents one of the smaller administrative subdivisions within Chupaca's municipal structure, which contains multiple populated centers serving local communities. The settlement's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with local farmers cultivating potatoes, corn, and other high-altitude crops suited to the region's conditions. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data for Tres de Diciembre and its surrounding areas can be accessed through Peru's official postal service resources.