Jauja Province, Administrative province in Junin Region, Peru
The province extends across 3,749 square kilometers of the Mantaro Valley, containing 34 districts at an elevation of 3,336 meters above sea level.
Francisco Pizarro established Jauja as the first capital of Peru in 1534, before Lima received this designation due to its maritime access.
The region maintains agricultural traditions in the Mantaro Valley, with markets selling local products through a network of small adobe-lined streets.
The Francisco Carle Airport serves the province, while ground transportation connects to Lima via the Central Highway in approximately 5 hours.
The province includes Lake Paca, measuring 21.40 square kilometers with depths exceeding 30 meters, containing numerous fish species and water birds.
Location: Junin Department
Capital city: Jauja
Shares border with: Chanchamayo Province, Concepción Province, Satipo Province, Tarma Province, Yauli Province, Huarochirí Province, Yauyos Province
GPS coordinates: -11.77500,-75.50000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:47
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Jauja District
Acolla District
Apata District
Ataura District
Canchayllo District
Curicaca District
El Mantaro District
Huamalí District
Huaripampa District
Huertas District
Janjaillo District
Julcán District
Leonor Ordóñez District
Llocllapampa District
Marco District
Masma District
Masma Chicche District
Molinos District
Monobamba District
Muqui District
Muquiyauyo District
Paca District
Paccha District
Pancán District
Parco District
Pomacancha District
Ricran District
San Lorenzo District
San Pedro de Chunan District
Sausa District
Sincos District
Tunan Marca District
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