# Chacas District, Asuncion Province, Ancash Department

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

District · Asuncion Province 

# Chacas

Chacas is a district of Peru in Asuncion Province, Ancash Department. It covers **451.2 km²**. 74 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 44 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 451km²
- 44mapped services
- 3,303 mtypical elevation

## Where is Chacas?

Chacas lies in [Asuncion Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/asuncion/), [Ancash Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/), [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). It borders 7 other districts: [Acochaca](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/asuncion/acochaca/), [Carhuaz](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/carhuaz/carhuaz/), [Huari](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/huari/huari/), [Marcara](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/carhuaz/marcara/), [San Luis](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/carlos-fermin-fitzcarrald/san-luis/), [Shilla](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/carhuaz/shilla/) and [Yanama](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/yungay/yanama/). By area it is the 512th largest of 1,873 districts in Peru. It covers 85.5% of [Asuncion Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/asuncion/). The centre of Chacas is about 317 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. The centre point is at 9.2151° S, 77.3901° 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 Chacas

OpenStreetMap lists 11 named sights in Chacas: 8 archaeological sites; 1 attraction; 1 waterfall; 1 museum.

- Museo de Chacas · museum
- Antash · archaeological site
- Balcón de Judas · archaeological site
- Chagastunán · archaeological site
- Hacienda San José de Mushojmarka · archaeological site
- Huacramarca · archaeological site
- Huaraspampa · archaeological site
- Molino de Arma · archaeological site
- Pirushtu · archaeological site
- Catarata Garhuanga · waterfall
- Punta Olímpica · attraction

### Nearby, outside Chacas

- Arco de Acochaca · monument, Acochaca10 km
- Rock drawing · attraction, Marcara11 km
- Pampa Grande · archaeological site, Marcara17 km
- Ingreso Laguna Rocutuyoc - 10 S/ · attraction, San Miguel de Aco17 km
- Huascarán National Park · national park, Tarica20 km

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: Chacas

- 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) · Chimbote125 km
- Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport (HUU) · Huánuco149 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:44) and shortest in Jun (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:21, sunset around 17:57).

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.

## Villages and localities in Chacas

Open gazetteers list **74 villages, towns and localities** in Chacas. Settlements here lie between about 2,864 m and 3,904 m above sea level (median 3,303 m).

- Acorma
- Cacaray
- Chacabamba
- Chacapata
- Chacas
- Chacato
- Chalhuaz
- Chuchupuquio
- Chucpin
- Chucpín
- Cochas
- Collo
- Colpachico
- Condoroco
- Contanga
- Convento
- Cruzpampa
- Cushuruyoc
- Garacay
- Gisga
- Goyllarhuanca
- Huallin
- Huallín
- Huanunga
- Huaraspampa
- Huaripata
- Huaya
- Huayuhucro
- Ichimacuash
- Jacahuamba
- Jambon
- Jatopampa
- Jatunmacuash
- Juitush
- Lindero
- Llecllipampa
- Lucmabamba
- Macuash
- Mashinca
- Mushogmarca
- Ocopampa
- Ongoy
- Pachamaray
- Pampash
- Pichuy
- Piña
- Pompey
- Porocsayoc
- Potaca
- Quenhuan
- Quillash
- Rayan
- Rayán
- Sacos Huaya
- Santa Catalina
- Satan Cruz de Rayán
- Shirupampa
- Shocosh
- Socos
- Sogosh
- Songosh Huaya
- Ticrapo
- Tinco
- Tsogu
- Ucushyaco
- Udiosh
- Udlush Huaya
- Ulltupuquio
- Upacasma
- Viejo Viscas
- Viscas
- Warauyaondo
- Yanaijaco
- Yizcas

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Chacas

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

### Hills and mountains

3 mountains.

- Nevado Hualcán · 6,105 m
- Nevado Poroquingua · 5,626 m
- Nevado Barcapalca · 5,165 m

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 Chacas and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Asuncion Province, the warmest month is Nov (average 8 °C) and the coolest is Jul (6 °C), after allowing for this place being about 203 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 446 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (65 mm) and the driest Aug (12 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 7 50 

Feb 7 57 

Mar 7 62 

Apr 7 40 

May 7 33 

Jun 6 14 

Jul 6 15 

Aug 7 12 

Sep 7 16 

Oct 8 33 

Nov 8 49 

Dec 7 65 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Chacas

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Complejo hospitalario Mama Ashu · Chacas 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.16391&mlon=-77.36846#map=17/-9.16391/-77.36846) 

Bank Banco de la Nación · Chacas 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.16248&mlon=-77.36561#map=17/-9.16248/-77.36561) 

ATM MultiRed · San Luis 15 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.09405&mlon=-77.32890#map=17/-9.09405/-77.32890) 

Petrol pump Gasolinera Chacas · Chacas 6.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.16519&mlon=-77.36771#map=17/-9.16519/-77.36771) 

Hotel Hostal Carina · Chacas 6.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.16287&mlon=-77.36547#map=17/-9.16287/-77.36547) 

Mall Divemotor Sucursal Huaraz Peru · Independencia 34 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.48955&mlon=-77.53663#map=17/-9.48955/-77.53663) 

School Institución Educativa 86399 Juan Pablo Ii · Chacas 5.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.18022&mlon=-77.42311#map=17/-9.18022/-77.42311) 

College Instituto de Enfermería Valtellina · Chacas 6.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.16425&mlon=-77.36765#map=17/-9.16425/-77.36765) 

Police station Comisaría de Chacas · Chacas 6.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.16334&mlon=-77.36659#map=17/-9.16334/-77.36659) 

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

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Chacas

Places mapped inside Chacas in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals2
- Banks1
- Petrol pumps2
- Hotels12
- Schools18
- Colleges and universities2
- Restaurants6
- Police stations1

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.

## Other districts in Asuncion Province

- Acochaca

## Quick answers

- Where is Chacas?In Asuncion Province, Ancash Department, Peru
- What borders Chacas?Acochaca, Carhuaz, Huari, Marcara, San Luis, Shilla and Yanama
- What is there to see in Chacas?Antash, Balcón de Judas, Catarata Garhuanga, Chagastunán
- What time zone is Chacas in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Chacas?Sol (PEN)
- What language is spoken in Chacas?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Chacas?74 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Chacas?Settlements lie between 2,864 m and 3,904 m
- What is the highest point in Chacas?Nevado Hualcán (6,105 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- Where is the nearest hospital to Chacas?Complejo hospitalario Mama Ashu, about 6.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Chacas?Banco de la Nación, about 6.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Chacas?MultiRed, about 15 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Chacas?Gasolinera Chacas, about 6.1 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Chacas?2 mapped
- How many banks are in Chacas?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Chacas?2 mapped
- What is the P-code of Chacas?PE020401 (OCHA common operational dataset)