Chuquibamba District

Chuquibamba District is an administrative division in Condesuyos Province located in southern Peru at high altitude in the Andes Mountains. The territory spans varied landscape with multiple ecological zones that support different types of farming and settlement patterns.

The name comes from Quechua words describing ore and highland plain, reflecting the natural resources and terrain of the region. The district was formally organized as an administrative unit to govern the mountain communities and coordinate local affairs.

The seat of the Territorial Prelature of Chuquibamba shapes local spiritual life and community gatherings in the district. Religious institutions and schools anchor the social fabric that residents depend on daily.

The district sits at over 2,900 meters elevation, so visitors should expect thin air and cool temperatures year-round. Travel is easier during the drier season when mountain roads and paths are in better condition.

The region was historically a center for mining and mineral extraction because of its natural resources in the highlands. This mining heritage still influences the local economy and how people view the landscape today.

Location: Condesuyos Province

Capital city: Chuquibamba

Elevation above the sea: 2,945 m

Shares border with: Andaray District, Pampacolca District, Iray District, Aplao District, Uraca District, Nicolás de Piérola District, Mariscal Cáceres District, Ocoña District

Website: http://municondesuyos.gob.pe

GPS coordinates: -15.84130,-72.64900

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:54