# Ancash Department, Peru – Provinces, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/

Department · Peru 

# Ancash Department

Ancash Department is a department of Peru. It had an estimated **1,202,171 people** in 2024 on 35,891 km² (about 33 per km²). Its main town is Huaraz. It is divided into 20 provinces. 3,295 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5,712 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 1,202,171people (2024)
- 35,891km²
- 20provinces
- 5,712mapped services

## How many people live in Ancash Department?

Ancash Department had an estimated **1,202,171 people** in 2024 — 3.5% of Peru, 11th of 25 departments. There are 981 women for every 1,000 men (below the Peru figure of 1,017). Spread over 35,891 km², that is about **33 people per km²**, 9th of 25 departments.

25.6% of people are children under 15 and 9.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 31 years (it is 32 across Peru). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 55 children and older people.

0–4 ****104,274**

5–9 ****104,785**

10–14 ****98,361**

15–19 ****96,573**

20–24 ****79,888**

25–29 ****93,071**

30–34 ****95,985**

35–39 ****93,344**

40–44 ****81,457**

45–49 ****70,785**

50–54 ****59,615**

55–59 ****57,510**

60–64 ****48,146**

65–69 ****37,390**

70–74 ****30,413**

75–79 ****21,551**

80+ ****29,023**

Source: [Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática - INEI via OCHA HDX, population 2024 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-per).

## Where is Ancash Department?

Ancash Department lies in [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). It borders 3 other departments: [Huanuco Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/), [La Libertad Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/la-libertad/) and [Lima Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/lima/). By area it is the 12th largest of 25 departments in Peru. It covers 2.8% of [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). The centre of Ancash Department is about 300 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. The centre point is at 9.4182° S, 77.6742° W.

Source: [Instituto Geográfico Nacional - IGN via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-per).

## Things to see in and around Ancash Department

OpenStreetMap lists 335 named sights in Ancash Department: 110 archaeological sites; 83 attractions; 33 viewpoints; 33 beachs; 23 monuments; 12 museums; 11 memorials; 8 ruins; 6 waterfalls; 3 caves; 3 zoos; 3 theme parks; 2 hot springs; 2 aquariums; 2 nature reserves; 1 national park.

- Centro de Interpretación Casa Hacienda La Ñusta de Huaylas · museum
- Ichic-Willkawaín · museum
- Museo Arqueológico Ichik Nuna - Caraz · museum
- Museo Arqueológico Zonal de Cabana · museum
- Museo Arqueológico de Ancash · museum
- Museo Municipal Hernán Osorio Herrera · museum
- Museo Nacional de Chavín · museum
- Museo Punkuri · museum
- Museo Regional de Casma "Max Uhle" · museum
- Museo de Chacas · museum
- Museo de Sitio Augusto Soriano Infante · museum
- Willkawaín · museum
- Amancaes · archaeological site
- Antapampa · archaeological site
- Antash · archaeological site
- Auquinmarca · archaeological site
- Babilón · archaeological site
- Balcón de Judas · archaeological site
- Burial Chamber · archaeological site
- Callán · archaeological site
- Cantagallo · archaeological site
- Cashacoto · archaeological site
- Castillo Punta · archaeological site
- Castillo de Chavín · archaeological site
- Ccantu · archaeological site
- Cerro El Castillo · archaeological site
- Cerro Sechín · archaeological site
- Cerro Sechín · archaeological site
- Cerro Sechín · archaeological site
- Cerro Sechín · archaeological site

…and 305 more.

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Ancash Department

- Time zoneUTC−5, no daylight saving · America/Lima
- CurrencySol (PEN)
- Country calling code+51
- LanguagesSpanish, Quechua, Aymara
- Plug typesType A, B, C · 220 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport (CHM) · Chimbote98 km
- Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport (HUU) · Huánuco169 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:45) and shortest in Jun (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:23, sunset around 17:58).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:00 18:37 12.6 h 

Feb 06:12 18:37 12.4 h 

Mar 06:15 18:25 12.2 h 

Apr 06:13 18:08 11.9 h 

May 06:16 17:57 11.7 h 

Jun 06:23 17:58 11.6 h 

Jul 06:27 18:05 11.6 h 

Aug 06:21 18:09 11.8 h 

Sep 06:04 18:07 12.0 h 

Oct 05:47 18:05 12.3 h 

Nov 05:39 18:11 12.5 h 

Dec 05:45 18:25 12.7 h 

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Provinces of Ancash Department

Province Area km² Districts Services 

[Aija Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/aija/) 695 5 38 

[Antonio Raymondi Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/antonio-raymondi/) 559 6 91 

[Asuncion Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/asuncion/) 528 2 62 

[Bolognesi Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/bolognesi/) 3,127 15 162 

[Carhuaz Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/carhuaz/) 813 11 230 

[Carlos Fermin Fitzcarrald Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/carlos-fermin-fitzcarrald/) 627 3 82 

[Casma Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/casma/) 2,271 4 279 

[Corongo Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/corongo/) 1,015 7 43 

[Huaraz Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/huaraz/) 2,507 12 1,041 

[Huari Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/huari/) 2,790 16 357 

[Huarmey Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/huarmey/) 3,918 5 232 

[Huaylas Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/huaylas/) 2,287 10 617 

[Mariscal Luzuriaga Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/mariscal-luzuriaga/) 736 8 98 

[Ocros Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/ocros/) 1,911 10 42 

[Pallasca Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/pallasca/) 2,067 11 110 

[Pomabamba Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/pomabamba/) 921 4 144 

[Recuay Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/recuay/) 2,326 10 138 

[Santa Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/santa/) 3,973 9 1,515 

[Sihuas Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/sihuas/) 1,456 10 156 

[Yungay Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/yungay/) 1,363 8 275 

Source: [Instituto Geográfico Nacional - IGN via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-per); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Largest towns in Ancash Department

- Chimbote316,966
- Huaraz118,836
- Centenario47,581
- Huarmey16,172
- Coishco15,083
- Puerto Santa14,066
- Pilcomayo13,295
- Caraz10,926
- Yauya9,092
- Yungay5,269
- Carhuaz5,044
- Pomabamba4,453
- Huari4,406
- Shilla943
- Ranrahirca936

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above.

## Landscape and landmarks of Ancash Department

Named natural and historic features inside Ancash Department, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

579 rivers and streams; 206 lakes; 2 reservoirs and tanks.

- Huancacancha Quebrada
- Lago Parnay
- Laguna Abascocha
- Laguna Agococha
- Laguna Aguacocha
- Laguna Aguascocha
- Laguna Aguashcocha
- Laguna Ancash
- Laguna Antonina
- Laguna Aracocha
- Laguna Aradococha
- Laguna Arin
- Laguna Atacocha
- Laguna Auquishcocha
- Laguna Azul Cocha
- Laguna Azulcocha
- Laguna Azulcocha
- Laguna Azulcocha
- Laguna Azulcocha
- Laguna Azulcocha
- Laguna Berroco
- Laguna Calupuyoc
- Laguna Canchiscocha
- Laguna Capalococha

…and 763 more.

### Coast and islands

48 headlands; 44 beaches; 2 islands; 1 lagoon.

- Bufadero
- Desamparados
- Isla Guaynuma
- La Gaviota
- Laguna del Fraile
- Las Hormigas
- Natural Tunnel Island (historical)
- Playa Alconsillo
- Playa Arena
- Playa Bernardino
- Playa Brava
- Playa Cajero Grande
- Playa Caleta de Lobos
- Playa Cashco
- Playa Chica
- Playa Coishco
- Playa Colorados
- Playa Corralones
- Playa Corralón Chico
- Playa Corralón Grande
- Playa Don Pérez
- Playa Dorada
- Playa El Zapatero
- Playa Gaviotas

…and 71 more.

### Hills and mountains

1,112 mountains; 97 hills; 4 mountain passes; 2 valleys.

- Nevado Huascarán · 6,237 m
- Nevados Chopicallqui · 6,226 m
- Santa Cruz · 6,152 m
- Nevado Hualcán · 6,105 m
- Copa · 6,074 m
- Nevado Cojup · 6,065 m
- Huantsán · 6,052 m
- Nevado Rasac · 5,848 m
- Nevado Jirishanca · 5,822 m
- Huascarán Norte · 5,790 m
- Nevado Yanarrajo · 5,779 m
- Nevado Yahuina · 5,717 m
- Nevado Rondoy · 5,698 m
- Pisco · 5,655 m
- Nevado Poroquingua · 5,626 m
- Nevado Huacrish · 5,532 m
- Nevado Tsacra Grande · 5,519 m
- Nevado Ninashanca · 5,464 m
- Nevado Ulta · 5,351 m
- Cerro Milluacocha · 5,291 m
- Nevado Putaca · 5,290 m
- Nevado Chajiaco · 5,285 m
- Nevado Tsacra Chico · 5,285 m
- Nevado Rajo Cutac · 5,271 m

…and 1,191 more.

### Forests and nature

1 park.

- Huascaran National Park

### History

21 ancient sites; 6 ruins.

- El Castillo
- Huaca Choloque
- Huaca San Gregorio
- Huaca Tiahuanaco
- Huaca de la Cruz
- Huarascucho
- Las Huacas
- Pampa Alegre
- Ruina Calavera
- Ruina Castillo
- Ruina Caylan
- Ruinas Siete Huacas
- Shacsha
- Zona Arqueológica Callán
- Zona Arqueológica Castillo Punta
- Zona Arqueológica Chaupis Marca
- Zona Arqueológica Huaca Larga
- Zona Arqueológica Jaca Marca
- Zona Arqueológica Mata Castillo
- Zona Arqueológica Pajap
- Zona Arqueológica Palacio
- Zona Arqueológica Pampa Grande
- Zona Arqueológica Parac Marca
- Zona Arqueológica Pañamarca

…and 3 more.

### Getting around

9 bridges; 6 railway stations; 2 airports; 2 ports; 1 airfield.

- Anta Huaraz
- Casma
- Chimbote
- Estación Chuquicara
- Estación Limeña
- Estación Shacsha
- Estación Suchiman
- Estación Tablones
- Mirador Estación
- Puente Acushca
- Puente Agua Clara
- Puente Carrizal
- Puente Charán
- Puente Corral
- Puente Mularagra
- Puente Sechín
- Puente Shacsha
- Puente Tingo
- Puerto De Chimbote
- Punta Lobitos

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Ancash Department and the best time to visit

In Ancash Department, the warmest month is Nov (average 9 °C) and the coolest is Jul (7 °C). About 372 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (58 mm) and the driest Aug (8 mm). No month is both mild and dry, so plan around the rains.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 8 42 

Feb 8 49 

Mar 8 54 

Apr 8 33 

May 8 27 

Jun 7 10 

Jul 7 11 

Aug 8 8 

Sep 9 12 

Oct 9 26 

Nov 9 41 

Dec 9 58 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Ancash Department

Places mapped inside Ancash Department in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals114
- Banks103
- ATMs12
- Petrol pumps194
- Hotels715
- Shopping malls38
- Schools2,275
- Colleges and universities101
- Cinemas5
- Pharmacies207
- Restaurants1,714
- Police stations71
- Dental clinics163

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Ancash Department?In Peru
- What is the population of Ancash Department?1,202,171 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ancash Department?About 31 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ancash Department?About 33 people per km²
- What borders Ancash Department?Huanuco Department, La Libertad Department and Lima Department
- What is there to see in Ancash Department?Accuracy Vuelo - Parapuerto Parapente, Acuario "Acuavivi", Aguas Gasificadas, Almirante Miguel Grau Seminario
- What time zone is Ancash Department in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Ancash Department?Sol (PEN)
- What language is spoken in Ancash Department?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Ancash Department?Chimbote
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Ancash Department?2 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Ancash Department?Nevado Huascarán (6,237 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- How many hospitals are in Ancash Department?114 mapped
- How many banks are in Ancash Department?103 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Ancash Department?12 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ancash Department?194 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ancash Department?PE02 (OCHA common operational dataset)