Yungay, Provincial capital in Callejón de Huaylas valley, Peru
The city sits at 2,458 meters above sea level, near Mount Huascarán in the Áncash region of north central Peru.
The original settlement from 1540 was completely destroyed by an avalanche following the 1970 earthquake, leading to the construction of a new city.
The population of 8,000 residents maintains both Spanish and Quechua languages as part of their daily communication and traditions.
Yungay functions as an administrative center with basic services, located 30 kilometers from the regional capital of Huaraz.
The former city location remains untouched as a national cemetery, with four palm trees and a cemetery arch standing as remaining landmarks.
Location: Yungay District
Elevation above the sea: 2,458 m
GPS coordinates: -9.13976,-77.74462
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:54
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