Ancash Department, Administrative region in western Peru.
The Ancash Department extends from the Pacific Ocean to the Andes Mountains, containing both the Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Negra mountain ranges.
The Department of Ancash formed in 1839 following the Peru-Bolivia Confederation defeat, with Huaraz established as its administrative center.
The name derives from the Quechua word 'anqash' meaning blue, reflecting the indigenous heritage that shapes regional traditions and languages.
The region maintains 20 provinces with 166 districts, connecting coastal areas to highland territories through a network of major highways.
Mining operations extract gold, copper, and zinc while agricultural activities flourish across multiple climate zones from sea level to high-altitude environments.
Location: Peru
Capital city: Huaraz
Shares border with: La Libertad Department, Huanuco Department, Lima Department
GPS coordinates: -9.53000,-77.53000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:13
Huascarán National Park
14.1 km
Willkawayin
5.6 km
Tocllaraju
25.1 km
Huantsán
24.2 km
Churup
14.3 km
Waullac
1.9 km
Copa
29.5 km
Rima Rima
11.9 km
Vicos
26.7 km
Chinchey
27.4 km
Ranrapalca
18.1 km
Archaeological Museum of Ancash
63 m
Llaca Glacier
16.7 km
Palcaraju
25.1 km
Pucaranra
25 km
Ishinca
20.5 km
Urus
22.1 km
Huamashraju
15.9 km
Pucaraju
28.9 km
Choquerecuay
21.4 km
Shacsha
19 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Belén
377 m
Cayesh
26.9 km
Yanamarey
31.5 km
Tullparaju
27.5 km
Rocotopunta
31.3 km
Huancajirca
3.1 km
Pucagaga Punta
16.2 kmReviews
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