# Huamanguilla District, Huanta Province, Ayacucho Department

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District · Huanta Province 

# Huamanguilla

Huamanguilla is a district of Peru in Huanta Province, Ayacucho Department. It covers **93.9 km²**. 27 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 14 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 93.9km²
- 14mapped services
- 3,179 mtypical elevation

## Where is Huamanguilla?

Huamanguilla lies in [Huanta Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ayacucho/huanta/), [Ayacucho Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ayacucho/), [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). It borders 5 other districts: [Huanta](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ayacucho/huanta/huanta/), [Iguain](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ayacucho/huanta/iguain/), [Pacaycasa](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ayacucho/huamanga/pacaycasa/), [Quinua](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ayacucho/huamanga/quinua/) and [Tambo](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ayacucho/la-mar/tambo/). By area it is the 1408th largest of 1,873 districts in Peru. It covers 2.4% of [Huanta Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ayacucho/huanta/). The centre of Huamanguilla is about 331 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. The centre point is at 12.9828° S, 74.1394° 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 Huamanguilla

OpenStreetMap lists 3 named sights in Huamanguilla: 2 ruins; 1 waterfall.

- Catarata Paccha Cucho Sirenachayoq · waterfall
- Complejo turístico Marayniyocc · ruins
- Hacienda la vega · ruins

### Nearby, outside Huamanguilla

- Santuario Histórico de la Pampa de Ayacucho · attraction, Quinua6.4 km
- Obelisco en la Pampa de la Quinua · memorial, Quinua6.7 km
- La Batalla de Ayacucho · museum, Quinua7.4 km
- Museo de las Abejas · museum, Quinua9.1 km
- Marayniyoq · attraction, Pacaycasa11 km
- Piedra astronómica o de sacrificio · ruins, Pacaycasa11 km
- Complejo Arqueológico Wari · archaeological site, Pacaycasa11 km
- Museo de sitio Wari · museum, Pacaycasa11 km
- Mausoleo Wari · ruins, Pacaycasa11 km
- Pikimachay · archaeological site, Pacaycasa11 km
- Christ Statue · monument, Huanta12 km
- Pikimachay · attraction, Pacaycasa13 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: Huamanguilla

- 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) · Ayacucho20 km
- Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) · Jauja197 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 06:15, 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 Huamanguilla

Open gazetteers list **27 villages, towns and localities** in Huamanguilla. The largest with a recorded population: Yanapampa (356), Quiturara (277), La Vega (261), Curipata (245), Acllahuasi (129) and Ccencha Ccencha (107). Settlements here lie between about 2,815 m and 3,714 m above sea level (median 3,179 m).

- 24 de junio
- Acllahuasi
- Arhuay
- Ccencha Ccencha
- Ccochachín
- Chilcaccasa
- Chinchaysuyo
- Chullcupampa
- Chupata
- Condormarca
- Curipata
- Huamanguilla
- Huayauccasa
- Ichupata
- La Vega
- Luichupampa
- Pampayarcca
- Piticha
- Piticha Arhuay
- Putica
- Quiturara
- Sancaipata
- Sulluhuailla
- Sulluhuayla
- Teneria
- Veinticuatro de Junio
- Yanapampa

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 Huamanguilla

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

### Water

2 lakes; 2 rivers and streams.

- Laguna Morococha
- Laguna Yanacocha
- Quebrada Chalhuarangra
- Quebrada Huamanhura

### Hills and mountains

3 mountains.

- Cerro Chorrojasa · 4,412 m
- Cerro Yanahuacra · 4,355 m
- Cerro Yana Orjo · 4,307 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 Huamanguilla and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Huanta Province, the warmest month is Nov (average 14 °C) and the coolest is Jul (12 °C). About 602 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (114 mm) and the driest Jun (5 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 13 102 

Feb 13 114 

Mar 13 93 

Apr 13 27 

May 13 15 

Jun 12 5 

Jul 12 11 

Aug 13 11 

Sep 13 21 

Oct 14 41 

Nov 14 54 

Dec 13 107 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Huamanguilla

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro de salud la vega · Huamanguilla 9.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.02705&mlon=-74.21526#map=17/-13.02705/-74.21526) 

Bank Caja Cusco · Huanta 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-12.94038&mlon=-74.24773#map=17/-12.94038/-74.24773) 

ATM GlobalNet Perú · Ayacucho 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.13440&mlon=-74.23093#map=17/-13.13440/-74.23093) 

Petrol pump ES Valle · Huanta 9.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-12.95698&mlon=-74.22461#map=17/-12.95698/-74.22461) 

Hotel Hostal Olimpo · Huanta 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-12.94000&mlon=-74.24500#map=17/-12.94000/-74.24500) 

Mall Sumaq Wayra · Ayacucho 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.15314&mlon=-74.22395#map=17/-13.15314/-74.22395) 

School Institución Educativa No. 38879 · Huamanguilla 3.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-12.99619&mlon=-74.16582#map=17/-12.99619/-74.16582) 

College Escuela de Educación Superior Pedagógica Pública José Salvador Cavero Ovalle · Huanta 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-12.93691&mlon=-74.24442#map=17/-12.93691/-74.24442) 

Police station PNP · Quinua 7.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-13.04875&mlon=-74.13935#map=17/-13.04875/-74.13935) 

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 Huamanguilla

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

- Hospitals1
- Schools13

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 Huanta Province

- Ayahuanco
- Canayre
- Chaca
- Huanta
- Iguain
- Llochegua
- Luricocha
- Pucacolpa
- Santillana
- Sivia
- Uchuraccay

## Quick answers

- Where is Huamanguilla?In Huanta Province, Ayacucho Department, Peru
- What borders Huamanguilla?Huanta, Iguain, Pacaycasa, Quinua and Tambo
- What is there to see in Huamanguilla?Catarata Paccha Cucho Sirenachayoq, Complejo turístico Marayniyocc, Hacienda la vega
- What time zone is Huamanguilla in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Huamanguilla?Sol (PEN)
- What language is spoken in Huamanguilla?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Huamanguilla?27 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Huamanguilla?Settlements lie between 2,815 m and 3,714 m
- What is the highest point in Huamanguilla?Cerro Chorrojasa (4,412 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Huamanguilla?January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Huamanguilla?Centro de salud la vega, about 9.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Huamanguilla?Caja Cusco, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Huamanguilla?GlobalNet Perú, about 20 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Huamanguilla?ES Valle, about 9.7 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Huamanguilla?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Huamanguilla?PE050403 (OCHA common operational dataset)
