Satipo Province

Satipo Province extends across 19,219 square kilometers of central Peruvian territory, encompassing nine districts from Satipo to Vizcatán del Ene.

The territory witnessed the establishment of the first European settlement in 1673 when Franciscan missionaries founded Santa Cruz as their initial outpost.

The province maintains deep connections to indigenous communities including Asháninkas, Piros, Amueshas, and Nomatsiguengas, who preserve their traditional practices.

The region produces agricultural goods throughout the year, with coffee and cacao cultivation forming the primary economic activities for local communities.

The elevation within the province ranges from 207 meters in the Amazon Basin to 4,866 meters at Nevado Bateadora near Toldopampa.

Location: Junin Department

Capital city: Satipo

Shares border with: Chanchamayo Province, Concepción Province, Huancayo Province, Jauja Province, Huanta Province, La Convención Province, Tayacaja Province, Oxapampa Province, Atalaya Province

GPS coordinates: -11.25411,-74.63816

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:56