# Pacaycasa District, Huamanga Province, Ayacucho Department > Source: https://wherepedia.org/peru/ayacucho/huamanga/pacaycasa/ District · Huamanga Province # Pacaycasa Pacaycasa is a district of Peru in Huamanga Province, Ayacucho Department. It covers **52.8 km²**. 18 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 9 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 52.8km² - 9mapped services - 2,557 mtypical elevation ## Where is Pacaycasa? Pacaycasa lies in [Huamanga Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ayacucho/huamanga/), [Ayacucho Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ayacucho/), [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). It borders 6 other districts: [Ayacucho](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ayacucho/huamanga/ayacucho/), [Chincho](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huancavelica/angaraes/chincho/), [Huamanguilla](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ayacucho/huanta/huamanguilla/), [Iguain](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ayacucho/huanta/iguain/), [Jesus Nazareno](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ayacucho/huamanga/jesus-nazareno/) and [Quinua](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ayacucho/huamanga/quinua/). By area it is the 1607th largest of 1,873 districts in Peru. It covers 1.7% of [Huamanga Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ayacucho/huamanga/). The centre of Pacaycasa is about 323 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. It is about 13 km from Ayacucho, the main town of Huamanga Province. The centre point is at 13.0452° S, 74.2363° 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 Pacaycasa OpenStreetMap lists 7 named sights in Pacaycasa: 2 archaeological sites; 2 attractions; 2 ruins; 1 museum. - Museo de sitio Wari · museum - Complejo Arqueológico Wari · archaeological site - Pikimachay · archaeological site - Marayniyoq · attraction - Pikimachay · attraction - Mausoleo Wari · ruins - Piedra astronómica o de sacrificio · ruins ### Nearby, outside Pacaycasa - Hacienda la vega · ruins, Huamanguilla3.6 km - Complejo turístico Marayniyocc · ruins, Huamanguilla4.1 km - Catarata Paccha Cucho Sirenachayoq · waterfall, Huamanguilla7.2 km - Museo de las Abejas · museum, Quinua7.6 km - Zona Arqueológica Muyo Orco · archaeological site, Ayacucho10 km - La Batalla de Ayacucho · museum, Quinua11 km - 7 Cañones de Qorihuillca · attraction, Ayacucho11 km - Casa de Elli · attraction, Ayacucho11 km - Simón Bolivar · memorial, Ayacucho11 km - Obelisco en la Pampa de la Quinua · memorial, Quinua11 km - Museo De Arqueologia Y Antropologia Hipolito Unanue · museum, Ayacucho11 km - Santuario Histórico de la Pampa de Ayacucho · attraction, Quinua12 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: Pacaycasa - 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 - Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport (AYP) · Ayacucho13 km - Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) · Jauja194 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 05:25) and shortest in Jun (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 06:16, sunset around 17:37). 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 Pacaycasa Open gazetteers list **18 villages, towns and localities** in Pacaycasa. The largest with a recorded population: Compañia (821), Pacaycasa (466), Allpaurccuna (219), Sinpapata (186) and Lagunilla (35). Settlements here lie between about 2,419 m and 3,352 m above sea level (median 2,557 m). - Allpaurccuna - Chachara - Compañia - Conchopata - Fundo Unsch - Huayllapampa - Lagunilla - Matara - Orcasitas - Pacaycasa - Pampa Rachi - Quichi - Quiuchi - San Juan de Viñaca - Sinpapata - Soccoscucho - Ucupa - Valle de Compañia 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 Pacaycasa Named natural and historic features inside Pacaycasa, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 2 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Lluncuna - Río Cachi ### Hills and mountains 4 mountains. - Cerro Hornoyocc · 3,063 m - Cerro Macahuilca · 2,829 m - Cerro San Cristobal · 2,710 m - Cerro Jatotpampa · 2,656 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 Pacaycasa and the best time to visit Using the climate of Huamanga Province, the warmest month is Nov (average 15 °C) and the coolest is Jul (12 °C), after allowing for this place being about 793 m lower than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 528 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (99 mm) and the driest Jun (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to December**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 14 93 Feb 13 99 Mar 13 81 Apr 13 24 May 13 14 Jun 12 4 Jul 12 10 Aug 12 9 Sep 13 19 Oct 14 35 Nov 15 47 Dec 14 93 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Pacaycasa Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Centro de salud la vega · Huamanguilla 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.02705&mlon=-74.21526#map=17/-13.02705/-74.21526) Bank JJP INMOBILIARIA S.A FINANCIERA REGIONAL AYACUCHO · Ayacucho 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.13812&mlon=-74.22880#map=17/-13.13812/-74.22880) ATM GlobalNet Perú · Ayacucho 9.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.13440&mlon=-74.23093#map=17/-13.13440/-74.23093) Petrol pump Pacaycasa · Pacaycasa 3.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.06779&mlon=-74.22059#map=17/-13.06779/-74.22059) Hotel Hospedaje Terminal · Ayacucho 10.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.13474&mlon=-74.22992#map=17/-13.13474/-74.22992) Mall Sumaq Wayra · Ayacucho 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.15314&mlon=-74.22395#map=17/-13.15314/-74.22395) School Institución Educativa No. 38341 · Pacaycasa 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.03260&mlon=-74.24791#map=17/-13.03260/-74.24791) College IEP San Juan de la Frontera · Ayacucho 9.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.12942&mlon=-74.22681#map=17/-13.12942/-74.22681) Police station Puesto policial Chacco · Jesus Nazareno 6.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.09818&mlon=-74.20694#map=17/-13.09818/-74.20694) 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 Pacaycasa Places mapped inside Pacaycasa in open map data, by type. - Petrol pumps3 - Schools5 - Restaurants1 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 Huamanga Province - Acocro - Acos Vinchos - Andres Avelino Caceres Dorregaray - Ayacucho - Carmen Alto - Chiara - Jesus Nazareno - Ocros - Quinua - San Jose de Ticllas - San Juan Bautista - Santiago de Pischa - Socos - Tambillo - Vinchos ## Quick answers - Where is Pacaycasa?In Huamanga Province, Ayacucho Department, Peru - What borders Pacaycasa?Ayacucho, Chincho, Huamanguilla, Iguain, Jesus Nazareno and Quinua - What is there to see in Pacaycasa?Complejo Arqueológico Wari, Marayniyoq, Mausoleo Wari, Museo de sitio Wari - What time zone is Pacaycasa in?UTC−5 - What currency is used in Pacaycasa?Sol (PEN) - What language is spoken in Pacaycasa?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Pacaycasa?18 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Pacaycasa?Settlements lie between 2,419 m and 3,352 m - What is the highest point in Pacaycasa?Cerro Hornoyocc (3,063 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Pacaycasa?January to December - Where is the nearest hospital to Pacaycasa?Centro de salud la vega, about 3.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Pacaycasa?JJP INMOBILIARIA S.A FINANCIERA REGIONAL AYACUCHO, about 10 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Pacaycasa?GlobalNet Perú, about 9.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pacaycasa?Pacaycasa, about 3.0 km from the centre - How many petrol pumps are in Pacaycasa?3 mapped - What is the P-code of Pacaycasa?PE050107 (OCHA common operational dataset)