San Juan del Oro Postal Codes: 21375 to 21376 | Sandia, Puno

Key Facts

San Juan del Oro is a populated center and district capital located within the Sandia Province of the Puno Region in southeastern Peru. Situated in the high-altitude Andean region near the Bolivian border, this settlement lies within the broader Tambopata River valley system, characterized by its transitional geography between the high Andes and the Amazon basin. With an approximate elevation of around 1,200 meters above sea level, San Juan del Oro serves as an important administrative and commercial hub for the surrounding rural communities. The district encompasses multiple smaller settlements and rural areas, with a population estimated at several thousand residents primarily engaged in agriculture, small-scale mining, and commerce. As the district capital, San Juan del Oro contains the municipal government offices and essential services for the local population. The region's economy benefits from its strategic location along transportation routes connecting the highlands with lower-altitude agricultural zones. For those seeking detailed postal and administrative information about the various communities within this district, comprehensive postal code data is available for all sub-regions and settlements under San Juan del Oro's jurisdiction.

Neighboring Regions

• Alto Inambari
• San Pedro de Putina Punco
• Yanahuaya
• Patambuco
• Quiaca