Pucará Postal Codes, Huancayo, Junín Peru

Postal codes for Pucará range from 12404 to 12405 in Junín, Huancayo, Peru. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Pucará.

Pucará on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Pucará 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 Pucará

Key Facts

Pucará is a district located within the Huancayo Province of the Junín Region in central Peru. Situated in the Mantaro Valley of the Peruvian Andes, Pucará occupies a strategic position approximately 15 kilometers northeast of the city of Huancayo, the provincial capital. This district covers an area of roughly 245 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 8,000 residents, primarily engaged in agriculture and small-scale commerce. Pucará is administratively divided into several populated centers and villages, with its main town serving as the district's commercial and administrative hub. The district's economy is predominantly agricultural, with local farmers cultivating potatoes, corn, and various Andean grains, while also maintaining livestock such as cattle and sheep. Pucará maintains strong cultural ties to its Quechua heritage, with many residents speaking both Spanish and Quechua languages. The district's location in the high Andes gives it a temperate mountain climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. For those seeking detailed postal and administrative information about Pucará's various populated centers and surrounding areas, comprehensive postal code data is available through regional information services.

Neighboring Regions

* Huancán

* Chilca

* Pilcomayo

* Huamalí

* San Agustín de Cajas