# Macate District, Santa Province, Ancash Department – Villages

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

District · Santa Province 

# Macate

Macate is a district of Peru in Santa Province, Ancash Department. It covers **586.9 km²**. 110 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 36 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 587km²
- 36mapped services
- 2,365 mtypical elevation

## Where is Macate?

Macate lies in [Santa Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/santa/), [Ancash Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/), [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). It borders 10 other districts: [Bambas](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/corongo/bambas/), [Caceres del Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/santa/caceres-del-peru/), [Chao](https://wherepedia.org/peru/la-libertad/viru/chao/), [Chimbote](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/santa/chimbote/), [Huallanca](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/huaylas/huallanca/), [La Pampa](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/corongo/la-pampa/), [Santa Rosa](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/pallasca/santa-rosa/), [Santiago de Chuco](https://wherepedia.org/peru/la-libertad/santiago-de-chuco/santiago-de-chuco/), [Santo Toribio](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/huaylas/santo-toribio/) and [Yupan](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/corongo/yupan/). By area it is the 398th largest of 1,873 districts in Peru. It covers 14.8% of [Santa Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/santa/). The centre of Macate is about 380 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. The centre point is at 8.7965° S, 78.1241° 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 Macate

OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Macate: 2 archaeological sites.

- Tejahuay · archaeological site
- Tocas · archaeological site

### Nearby, outside Macate

- Quinhuay · archaeological site, Caceres del Peru9.8 km
- Pueblo Viejo · archaeological site, Huallanca19 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: Macate

- 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) · Chimbote59 km
- Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport (TRU) · Trujillo134 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:48) and shortest in Jun (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:24, sunset around 18:00).

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 Macate

Open gazetteers list **110 villages, towns and localities** in Macate. The largest with a recorded population: Macate (321), San Blas (228), Santa Ana (199), Cayán (167), Carayoc (129) and Quihuay (122). Settlements here lie between about 704 m and 3,684 m above sea level (median 2,365 m).

- Aceitepampa
- Aguaquita
- Alizo
- Ancón
- Ataquero
- Atun Tranca
- Bocón
- Cachap
- Canto
- Carayoc
- Cariapirca
- Caserón
- Catchu
- Cayan
- Caycor
- Cayán
- Chachas
- Chancap
- Checahuas
- Cheques
- Chihuaín
- Chiripampa
- Colto
- Conchas
- Conoc Huarmi
- Curcuhuas
- Cururup
- Gansha
- Hacienda San Juan
- Higuerón
- Huacas
- Huanambo
- Huancaráp
- Huanchay
- Huanroc
- Huantarmas
- Huantaro
- Huaquia
- Huasquil
- Huincup
- Iran
- Ircahuay
- Irhua
- Irán
- La Soledad
- Lacrapara
- Lampi
- Llactararán
- Llupac
- Lúcuma
- Macate
- Macón
- Malley
- Marahuaz
- Marcapampa
- Masapuquio
- Maucán
- Mayoyoc
- Mesapampa
- Mesapuquio
- Mirador
- Molino
- Moyopampa
- Murayoc
- Naranjo
- Ocshapampa
- Pachaco
- Pamparicran
- Pantoc
- Pasca
- Pena de Caballo
- Pichacuain
- Pilcash
- Pochco
- Pongo Alto
- Potrero
- Pucushimin
- Pueblo Viejo
- Quemishcoto
- Quihuay
- Quilcay
- Quilcay Chico
- Quishuararán
- Ranran
- Rinconada
- Salitre
- San Blas
- San Juan
- Santa Ana
- Santa Clara
- Seccha
- Shacsha
- Shiquish
- Shiushi
- Shushun
- Socos Punta
- Tambar
- Tamputin
- Tantarán
- Taquilpon
- Taquilpón
- Tara Grande
- Tocas
- Tranca
- Tunapampa
- Tunin
- Tunín
- Ucuyay
- Unchucoto
- Yushca

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 Macate

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

### Water

17 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Laguna Quihuay
- Quebrada Bocón
- Quebrada Caccha
- Quebrada Canto
- Quebrada Carayoc
- Quebrada Huacopampa
- Quebrada Huancas
- Quebrada Lauri
- Quebrada Milagro
- Quebrada Namap
- Quebrada Patara
- Quebrada Rumi Padre
- Quebrada San Juan
- Quebrada Secse
- Quebrada Tambor
- Quebrada Tres Cruces
- Quebrada de Coles
- Río Quirhua

### Hills and mountains

38 mountains.

- Cerro Tres Cruces · 5,149 m
- Cerro Patán · 4,727 m
- Cerro Punta Callhuash · 4,696 m
- Cerro Colorado · 4,616 m
- Cerro Ticas · 4,542 m
- Cerro Pashpap · 4,539 m
- Cerro Casha · 4,192 m
- Cerro Huasquil · 4,037 m
- Cerro Pican · 3,911 m
- Cerro Castillo · 3,850 m
- Cerro Piña Pampa · 3,545 m
- Cerro Conocuarmi · 3,519 m
- Cerro Sillacata · 3,472 m
- Cerro Colorado · 3,376 m
- Cerro Corona · 3,369 m
- Cerro Huirucatacsi · 3,141 m
- Cerro Unchucoto · 3,056 m
- Cerro Tejahuay · 2,955 m
- Cerro Quita Sol · 2,805 m
- Cerro Tinya · 2,784 m
- Cerro Sillacata · 2,771 m
- Cerro Callán · 2,489 m
- Cerro Llinyo · 2,414 m
- Cerro Unchucoto Grande · 2,400 m

…and 14 more.

### History

1 ancient site.

- Zona Arqueológica Tocas

### Getting around

3 railway stations; 2 bridges.

- Estación Limeña
- Estación Shacsha
- Mirador Estación
- Puente Agua Clara
- Puente Shacsha

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 Macate and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Santa Province, the warmest month is Sep (average 11 °C) and the coolest is Jan (9 °C), after allowing for this place being about 1,284 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 163 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Mar (29 mm) and the driest Aug (2 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **August to September**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 9 18 

Feb 9 20 

Mar 9 29 

Apr 10 18 

May 10 12 

Jun 10 2 

Jul 10 4 

Aug 10 2 

Sep 11 4 

Oct 10 11 

Nov 9 16 

Dec 9 26 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Macate

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro de Salud de Santo Toribio · Santo Toribio 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-8.86452&mlon=-77.91877#map=17/-8.86452/-77.91877) 

Bank Banco de la Nación · Huaylas 27 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-8.87253&mlon=-77.89304#map=17/-8.87253/-77.89304) 

Petrol pump Gasolinera rural · Yuracmarca 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-8.74455&mlon=-77.89933#map=17/-8.74455/-77.89933) 

Hotel Hospedaje George · Macate 14 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-8.67155&mlon=-78.12899#map=17/-8.67155/-78.12899) 

School Institución Educativa 88035 Señor De Los Milagros De Cayan · Macate 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-8.79630&mlon=-78.10599#map=17/-8.79630/-78.10599) 

College Colegio Pedro Pablo Atusparia · Yanac 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-8.61650&mlon=-77.86460#map=17/-8.61650/-77.86460) 

Police station Polícia Nacional del Perú · Macate 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-8.65595&mlon=-78.23471#map=17/-8.65595/-78.23471) 

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 Macate

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

- Hotels1
- Schools33
- Restaurants1
- 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 Santa Province

- Caceres del Peru
- Chimbote
- Coishco
- Moro
- Nepeña
- Nuevo Chimbote
- Samanco
- Santa

## Quick answers

- Where is Macate?In Santa Province, Ancash Department, Peru
- What borders Macate?Bambas, Caceres del Peru, Chao, Chimbote, Huallanca, La Pampa, Santa Rosa, Santiago de Chuco, Santo Toribio and Yupan
- What is there to see in Macate?Tejahuay, Tocas
- What time zone is Macate in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Macate?Sol (PEN)
- What language is spoken in Macate?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Macate?110 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Macate?Settlements lie between 704 m and 3,684 m
- What is the highest point in Macate?Cerro Tres Cruces (5,149 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Macate?August to September
- Where is the nearest hospital to Macate?Centro de Salud de Santo Toribio, about 24 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Macate?Banco de la Nación, about 27 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Macate?Gasolinera rural, about 25 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Macate?PE021804 (OCHA common operational dataset)