La Oroya Postal Codes: 12575 to 12576 | Yauli, Junín

Key Facts

La Oroya is a city located in the Yauli Province of the Junín Region in central Peru. Situated at an elevation of approximately 3,750 meters (12,300 feet) in the Andes Mountains, La Oroya serves as an important industrial and mining hub in the Mantaro River valley. The city is strategically positioned along the Central Highway, connecting it to Lima to the west and other highland cities to the east. With a population of around 33,000 people, La Oroya covers an area of roughly 388 square kilometers and is divided into several urban districts and surrounding rural communities. Historically significant as a mining center since the early 20th century, the city has been home to one of the largest metallurgical complexes in South America, processing copper, zinc, lead, and other minerals extracted from the rich mining districts of the central Andes. Despite environmental challenges associated with its industrial activities, La Oroya remains an economically vital center for the region's mining operations and transportation networks. For those seeking to access postal code information for La Oroya's various districts and neighborhoods, this location serves as the primary urban center within the Yauli Province.

Neighboring Regions

• Morococha
• Santa Rosa de Sacco
• Paccha
• Huay-Huay
• Yauli
• Huari