Huancavelica Province

This province spans mountain areas in the Peruvian Andes and contains nineteen districts with numerous mountain ranges. The mountains shape the entire landscape with high peaks and steep slopes that define daily life for people there.

The Spanish Crown began mining operations in 1570, making the region a major center for mercury production. This activity tied the area to colonial trade systems for centuries afterward.

The population maintains strong connections to Indigenous traditions, with Quechua still spoken in many households as a daily language. This language and related customs shape everyday life in villages and at local markets.

The province connects to larger cities through national roads, and a railway line runs to Huancayo. The capital city offers access to important services, though mountain roads require careful driving.

Several mountain lakes flow through the region and supply water to communities at different elevations. These lakes like Anqasqucha are natural reservoirs that make life in the mountains possible.

Location: Huancavelica Department

Capital city: Huancavelica

Shares border with: Acobamba Province, Angaraes Province, Castrovirreyna Province, Churcampa Province, Huaytará Province, Tayacaja Province, Huancayo Province, Yauyos Province

GPS coordinates: -12.78583,-74.97278

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:24