# Cajacay District, Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department > Source: https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/bolognesi/cajacay/ District · Bolognesi Province # Cajacay Cajacay is a district of Peru in Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department. It covers **185.2 km²**. 34 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 15 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 185km² - 15mapped services - 3,909 mtypical elevation ## Where is Cajacay? Cajacay lies in [Bolognesi Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/bolognesi/), [Ancash Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/), [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). It borders 9 other districts: [Antonio Raymondi](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/bolognesi/antonio-raymondi/), [Cajamarquilla](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/ocros/cajamarquilla/), [Catac](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/recuay/catac/), [Chiquian](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/bolognesi/chiquian/), [Huayllacayan](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/bolognesi/huayllacayan/), [Marca](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/recuay/marca/), [Ocros](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/ocros/ocros/), [Pampas Chico](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/recuay/pampas-chico/) and [Ticllos](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/bolognesi/ticllos/). By area it is the 991st largest of 1,873 districts in Peru. It covers 5.9% of [Bolognesi Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/bolognesi/). The centre of Cajacay is about 207 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. The centre point is at 10.2059° S, 77.3277° 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 Cajacay OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Cajacay: 1 archaeological site. - Callán · archaeological site ### Nearby, outside Cajacay - Dragon's oasis · viewpoint, Pampas Chico13 km - Pajap · archaeological site, Huayllacayan14 km - Jaca Marca · archaeological site, Marca18 km - Monumento Bolognesi · monument, Chiquian20 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: Cajacay - 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 - Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport (HUU) · Huánuco128 km - FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport (CHM) · Chimbote176 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:42) and shortest in Jun (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:23, sunset around 17:55). 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 Cajacay Open gazetteers list **34 villages, towns and localities** in Cajacay. The largest with a recorded population: Cajacay (636), Cachirpayoc (71), Huarosimpa (24), Umas (12), Vista Alegre (4) and Quitap (2). Settlements here lie between about 2,293 m and 4,517 m above sea level (median 3,909 m). - Ahuayán - Alalac Machay - Azul Rumi - Cachicurana - Cachirpayoc - Cajacay - Capillanca - Chupancallan - Colca - Colquimarca - Cuncapata - Cutatinya - Garbanzopampa - Huarosimpa - Ivinoc - Matacancha - Mayocancha - Muyapunta - Pacta - Patahuaín - Poquepampa - Pura Pucro - Putaca Chica - Putaca Grande - Quenrich Yacu - Quitap - Santa Rosa - Sequespampa - Tingo - Ultush - Umas - Vado Pata - Vinuc - Vista Alegre 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 Cajacay Named natural and historic features inside Cajacay, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 16 rivers and streams; 3 lakes. - Laguna Cashurococha - Laguna Saquicocha - Laguna Yahuarcocha - Quebrada Aguayán - Quebrada Ayaragra - Quebrada Camaguisque - Quebrada Chaupijirca - Quebrada Cushuro - Quebrada Humanya - Quebrada Illao - Quebrada Japayacuy - Quebrada Lacmacha - Quebrada Mayocancha - Quebrada Río Arriba - Quebrada Saquicocha - Quebrada Tancarpo - Quebrada Upapampa - Quebrada Uranhuay - Quebrada Urnas ### Hills and mountains 25 mountains. - Cerro Cushuropunta · 4,898 m - Cerro Tucuhuachanan · 4,788 m - Cerro Jurau · 4,752 m - Cerro Yanapunta · 4,735 m - Cerro Muyupata · 4,672 m - Cerro Chilcaragra · 4,573 m - Cerro Yuracpampa · 4,481 m - Cerro Tupucancha · 4,445 m - Cerro Quimahuanca · 4,435 m - Cerro Ventanacancha · 4,409 m - Cerro Jircanhuay · 4,401 m - Cerro Ichicpunta · 4,353 m - Cerro Jatunpunta · 4,318 m - Cerro Shoclla · 4,262 m - Cerro Cochamarca · 4,196 m - Cerro Rocanachay · 4,193 m - Cerro Inca Huagansa · 4,176 m - Cerro Araucaca · 4,117 m - Cerro Peñón · 4,027 m - Cerro Lapra · 3,862 m - Cerro Palpín · 3,789 m - Cerro Huamarquin · 3,772 m - Cerro Tejahuay · 3,646 m - Cerro Pueblo Viejo · 3,281 m …and 1 more. ### History 1 ancient site. - Zona Arqueológica Callán 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 Cajacay and the best time to visit Using the climate of Bolognesi Province, the warmest month is Nov (average 8 °C) and the coolest is Jul (5 °C). About 531 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (80 mm) and the driest Aug (14 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 64 Feb 7 73 Mar 7 70 Apr 7 39 May 7 35 Jun 6 19 Jul 5 18 Aug 6 14 Sep 7 19 Oct 7 42 Nov 8 58 Dec 7 80 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Cajacay Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Centro de Salud Chiquián · Chiquian 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-10.14729&mlon=-77.15717#map=17/-10.14729/-77.15717) Bank Banco de la Nación · Chiquian 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-10.15466&mlon=-77.15738#map=17/-10.15466/-77.15738) Petrol pump Gasolinera artesanal · Cajacay 7.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-10.14971&mlon=-77.36507#map=17/-10.14971/-77.36507) Hotel Las Terrazas de Cajacay · Cajacay 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-10.15639&mlon=-77.43907#map=17/-10.15639/-77.43907) School Institución Educativa No. 86259 · Cajacay 2.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-10.18277&mlon=-77.32429#map=17/-10.18277/-77.32429) College CETPRO Divino Maestro · Aquia 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-10.07207&mlon=-77.14237#map=17/-10.07207/-77.14237) Police station Comisaría Cajacay · Cajacay 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-10.15360&mlon=-77.43846#map=17/-10.15360/-77.43846) 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 Cajacay Places mapped inside Cajacay in open map data, by type. - Petrol pumps2 - Hotels1 - Schools8 - Restaurants3 - 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 Bolognesi Province - Abelardo Pardo Lezameta - Antonio Raymondi - Aquia - Canis - Chiquian - Colquioc - Huallanca - Huasta - Huayllacayan - La Primavera - Mangas - Pacllon - San Miguel de Corpanqui - Ticllos ## Quick answers - Where is Cajacay?In Bolognesi Province, Ancash Department, Peru - What borders Cajacay?Antonio Raymondi, Cajamarquilla, Catac, Chiquian, Huayllacayan, Marca, Ocros, Pampas Chico and Ticllos - What is there to see in Cajacay?Callán - What time zone is Cajacay in?UTC−5 - What currency is used in Cajacay?Sol (PEN) - What language is spoken in Cajacay?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Cajacay?34 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Cajacay?Settlements lie between 2,293 m and 4,517 m - What is the highest point in Cajacay?Cerro Cushuropunta (4,898 m, GeoNames elevation model) - Where is the nearest hospital to Cajacay?Centro de Salud Chiquián, about 20 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Cajacay?Banco de la Nación, about 19 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Cajacay?Gasolinera artesanal, about 7.5 km from the centre - How many petrol pumps are in Cajacay?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Cajacay?PE020505 (OCHA common operational dataset)