Vilque Chico Postal Codes: 21400 to 21401 | Huancané, Puno

Key Facts

Vilque Chico is a populated center located within the Huancané Province of the Puno Region in southeastern Peru. Situated in the high-altitude Andean plateau region near Lake Titicaca, this small settlement lies at approximately 3,850 meters above sea level, experiencing the characteristic cold, dry climate of the Peruvian altiplano. With an estimated population of around 500-800 residents, Vilque Chico represents one of the smaller communities within the Huancané district structure. The settlement is organized as part of the broader administrative framework of Huancané Province, which contains multiple districts and numerous populated centers like Vilque Chico. The local economy primarily revolves around traditional agriculture, with residents cultivating native crops such as quinoa, potatoes, and various Andean grains, supplemented by small-scale livestock raising including llamas and alpacas. As a populated center rather than a full administrative district, Vilque Chico does not contain further subdivided municipalities but exists as one of the fundamental settlement units within the region's administrative hierarchy. For those seeking detailed location information, accessing postal code data for Vilque Chico and its surrounding areas requires consulting the specific coding system for populated centers within Peru's Huancané Province.