Huancané Postal Codes: 21305 to 21421 | Puno

Key Facts

Huancané is a province located in the Puno Region of southeastern Peru, situated in the highlands of the Andes Mountains. The province occupies the northeastern portion of the Puno Region, bordering Bolivia to the east and encompassing territory along the western shores of Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake. Huancané covers approximately 2,805 square kilometers of rugged Andean terrain characterized by high-altitude plains, rolling hills, and deep valleys, with elevations ranging from around 3,800 to over 4,500 meters above sea level. The province has a population of approximately 70,000 people, primarily of Aymara and Quechua descent, who maintain strong cultural traditions and predominantly engage in agriculture, livestock raising, and fishing in Lake Titicaca. Huancané is administratively divided into 8 districts: Huancané, Cochapampa, Cusipata, Huatasani, Inchupalla, Pusi, Rosaspata, and Taraco, each with its own municipal government and distinct communities. The provincial capital, also named Huancané, serves as the main administrative, commercial, and transportation hub for the area, located approximately 140 kilometers northeast of Puno city. This province provides access to postal code information and administrative services for all its constituent districts through the national postal system.

Neighboring Regions

• San Antonio de Putina
• Moho
• Azángaro
• Lampa