Coasa Postal Codes: 21245 to 21246 | Carabaya, Puno

Key Facts

Coasa is a district located in the Carabaya Province of the Puno Region in southeastern Peru. Situated in the high Andes mountains, Coasa occupies a strategic position in the northern part of Carabaya Province, bordering the Madre de Dios Region to the north. This remote district covers approximately 2,500 square kilometers of rugged terrain characterized by high-altitude plateaus, deep valleys, and transitional zones between the Andean highlands and the Amazon basin. With an estimated population of around 3,000-4,000 residents, Coasa maintains a sparse population density typical of Peru's highland districts. The district is administratively divided into several populated centers and communities, with the town of Coasa serving as the district capital. The economy is primarily based on subsistence agriculture, livestock raising, and small-scale mining activities, with many residents maintaining traditional Quechua cultural practices. Coasa's location makes it an important transitional zone between the high Andes and the lower Amazonian regions, creating unique ecological diversity within its boundaries. For those seeking postal services and administrative information, Coasa District provides access to postal code data for its various communities and populated centers.

Neighboring Regions

• Crucero
• Ituata
• Ayapata
• Ollachea