Yunguyo Province

Yunguyo Province extends across 290 square kilometers at an elevation of 3,826 meters in southeastern Peru, bordering Lake Titicaca.

The province maintains continuous settlement patterns dating back to pre-Columbian civilizations, with significant influences from Aymara communities throughout its development.

The population of Yunguyo Province demonstrates strong Aymara heritage, with over 67 percent of residents speaking Aymara as their first language.

The province consists of seven districts connected by local transportation networks, with the city of Yunguyo serving as the central administrative hub.

The territory encompasses multiple districts at high altitude, where residents cultivate crops and maintain traditional agricultural practices at 12,552 feet above sea level.

Location: Puno Department

Capital city: Yunguyo

Shares border with: Chucuito Province

Website: http://muniyunguyo.gob.pe

GPS coordinates: -16.24417,-69.09278

Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:33