Daniel Alcides Carrión Postal Codes: 19600 to 19750 | Pasco

Key Facts

Daniel Alcides Carrión is a province located in the Pasco region of central Peru, situated in the high Andes mountains. This province occupies the central-western portion of Pasco and serves as an important administrative and economic hub for the region. With an approximate area of 2,928 square kilometers, Daniel Alcides Carrión province features diverse topography ranging from high mountain peaks to deep valleys, with elevations typically between 3,000 and 4,500 meters above sea level. The province is named after Daniel Alcides Carrión, a Peruvian medical student and martyr who died from a self-inflicted inoculation during his research on verruga peruana, a disease endemic to the region. Daniel Alcides Carrión province is divided into 8 districts: Chacayán, Goyllarisquizga, Paucar, San Pedro de Pillao, Santa Ana de Tusi, Tapuc, Vilcabamba, and Yanahuanca, with Yanahuanca serving as the provincial capital. The province's economy is primarily based on mining, agriculture, and livestock farming, with significant mineral deposits including copper, zinc, and silver. For those seeking to access detailed postal code information and administrative data for the various districts within Daniel Alcides Carrión province, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate communication and navigation throughout this important Andean territory.

Neighboring Regions

• Pasco Province
• Oxapampa Province
• Yauli Province
• Cajatambo Province
• Lauricocha Province