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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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