Julcán Province

Julcán Province is an administrative region in northern Peru's La Libertad department and covers a mountainous highland area. It comprises four districts centered around the provincial capital, which serves as the main hub for local administration.

The province was established as an administrative division during Peru's reorganization in the early 19th century following independence. It has remained part of the La Libertad region since then, maintaining its basic administrative framework.

The name Julcán comes from Quechua and refers to highlands. Local communities here maintain traditional ways of life visible in festivals, handicraft practices, and the use of time-honored farming methods.

The region sits at high elevation, so visitors should allow time to adjust to thinner air and bring warm clothing for cooler temperatures. The four districts are connected by local roads, with access best arranged from the provincial capital.

The region shows striking differences among its four districts, with some areas significantly larger and more populated than others. This disparity shapes the province's character and influences how goods and people move between communities.

Location: La Libertad department

Capital city: Julcán

Shares border with: Otuzco Province, Santiago de Chuco Province, Trujillo province, Virú Province

GPS coordinates: -8.05000,-78.50000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:41