La Unión District

La Unión District is an administrative division in the Huánuco Region located on high mountain terrain in the central Andes. The area spans across steep hillsides and valleys where scattered settlements sit at varying elevations.

The territory was officially established as an administrative district in 1857 and given formal status within the province. This founding allowed better governance of the mountain communities and towns scattered throughout the region.

Spanish and Quechua languages coexist in the district, with Spanish speakers representing 60 percent and Quechua speakers making up 40 percent of residents.

Visitors should prepare for mountain paths and basic roads that can become difficult in rainy conditions. The best time to explore is during drier months when trails are more accessible.

The district features geographical variations across its territory, from mountain peaks like Allqa Raqra to settlements distributed at different altitudes.

Location: Dos de Mayo Province

Capital city: La Unión, Huánuco

Elevation above the sea: 3,204 m

Shares border with: Huallanca District, Ripán District, Sillapata District, Obas District, Rondos District

GPS coordinates: -9.82848,-76.80112

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:44