San Román Province

San Román Province extends across 2,277 square kilometers at an elevation of 3,824 meters, containing five districts with Juliaca as its capital city.

The province experienced substantial population growth from 168,534 residents in 1993 to 307,417 in 2017, marking its development as a regional center.

The population maintains a diverse linguistic heritage, with Spanish speakers representing 61 percent, Quechua 29 percent, and Aymara 8 percent of inhabitants.

The province connects to neighboring regions through established road networks, functioning as a transportation hub between Arequipa, Puno, and surrounding provinces.

Located at a high elevation in southern Peru, the province serves as an intersection point between major cultural and commercial routes in the Andean region.

Location: Puno Department

Capital city: Juliaca

Shares border with: Azángaro Province, Huancané Province, Lampa Province, Puno Province, Arequipa Province, Caylloma Province, General Sánchez Cerro Province

GPS coordinates: -15.49090,-70.13311

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:23