Morococha

Morococha district extends across 265 square kilometers of mountainous terrain at an elevation of 4,750 meters in the Junín Region of Peru.

The district, established on December 21, 1907, developed around mining operations that attracted workers and settlers to this high-altitude region of Peru.

The district maintains traditional Andean practices, with local residents celebrating regional festivals that include music performances and community gatherings throughout the year.

Visitors to Morococha district require proper high-altitude preparation and should plan transportation in advance due to the limited accessibility of this remote location.

The district contains multiple mineral deposits at one of the highest inhabited elevations in Peru, where residents have adapted to daily life above 4,500 meters.

Location: Yauli Province

Capital city: Morococha

Elevation above the sea: 4,750 m

Shares border with: Chicla District, Marcapomacocha, Paccha District, Santa Rosa de Sacco, Yauli District

GPS coordinates: -11.61131,-76.13924

Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:46