El Tambo District

El Tambo District is an administrative area in Huancayo Province located in the central highlands at high elevation. The territory includes several communities and agricultural lands that form part of the broader economic zone of the Andean region.

The district was officially established in 1943 as part of administrative reorganization in the province. This creation helped organize local governance and development of the highland communities.

The people living here maintain deep ties to Andean traditions that shape daily life in the villages. You can observe traditional crafts and local customs practiced openly by residents in community spaces.

The district shares borders with several neighboring areas and functions as part of the regional transportation network. Roads connect the various communities to the main town and surrounding regions.

The area experiences significant temperature swings throughout the year between cold and warmer days. These fluctuations shape farming practices and how people adapt to life at this high elevation.

Location: Huancayo Province

Capital city: El Tambo

Elevation above the sea: 3,260 m

Shares border with: Quilcas District, Comas District, Pariahuanca District, Huancayo District, Huamancaca Chico District, Pilcomayo District, San Agustín District, Hualhuas District, San Pedro de Saño District

GPS coordinates: -12.05036,-75.22132

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:41