Cupi Postal Codes, Melgar, Puno Peru

The postal code for Cupi is 21845 in Puno, Melgar, Peru. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Cupi.

Cupi on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Cupi districts in Peru. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Cupi

Key Facts

Cupi is a populated place located within the Melgar Province in the Puno Region of southeastern Peru. Situated in the high Andes mountains, Cupi lies within the broader Altiplano region that characterizes much of southern Peru. This small settlement is positioned at an elevation of approximately 3,800 meters above sea level, typical of communities in this rugged mountainous terrain. While specific population figures for Cupi are not widely documented, it represents one of the smaller communities within Melgar Province, which itself has a population of around 80,000 people spread across its various districts and settlements. The area surrounding Cupi is characterized by traditional agricultural practices, with local residents primarily engaged in subsistence farming and livestock raising, particularly alpaca and llama herding, which are well-adapted to the high-altitude conditions. The climate is typically cold and dry, with distinct wet and dry seasons common to the Andean highlands. As a populated place within Peru's administrative structure, Cupi falls under the jurisdiction of its parent district and province, contributing to the cultural and economic fabric of the broader Puno Region. For those seeking detailed location information or postal services, accessing specific postal code data for Cupi and its immediate surroundings requires consulting the most current Peruvian postal directory.