# Pedro Galvez District, San Marcos Province – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/peru/cajamarca/san-marcos/pedro-galvez/

District · San Marcos Province 

# Pedro Galvez

Pedro Galvez is a district of Peru in San Marcos Province, Cajamarca Department. It covers **242.6 km²**. 53 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 68 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 243km²
- 68mapped services
- 2,704 mtypical elevation

## Where is Pedro Galvez?

Pedro Galvez lies in [San Marcos Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/cajamarca/san-marcos/), [Cajamarca Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/cajamarca/), [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). It borders 9 other districts: [Cachachi](https://wherepedia.org/peru/cajamarca/cajabamba/cachachi/), [Chancay](https://wherepedia.org/peru/cajamarca/san-marcos/chancay/), [Eduardo Villanueva](https://wherepedia.org/peru/cajamarca/san-marcos/eduardo-villanueva/), [Gregorio Pita](https://wherepedia.org/peru/cajamarca/san-marcos/gregorio-pita/), [Ichocan](https://wherepedia.org/peru/cajamarca/san-marcos/ichocan/), [Jesus](https://wherepedia.org/peru/cajamarca/cajamarca/jesus/), [Jose Manuel Quiroz](https://wherepedia.org/peru/cajamarca/san-marcos/jose-manuel-quiroz/), [Jose Sabogal](https://wherepedia.org/peru/cajamarca/san-marcos/jose-sabogal/) and [Matara](https://wherepedia.org/peru/cajamarca/cajamarca/matara/). By area it is the 842nd largest of 1,873 districts in Peru. It covers 17.9% of [San Marcos Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/cajamarca/san-marcos/). The centre of Pedro Galvez is about 540 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. The centre point is at 7.3244° S, 78.1842° 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 Pedro Galvez

### Nearby, outside Pedro Galvez

- Cerro del Inca · archaeological site, Gregorio Pita6.0 km
- El Condor · monument, Matara7.9 km
- Coyor · archaeological site, Namora19 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: Pedro Galvez

- 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

- Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport (CJA) · Cajamarca39 km
- Chachapoyas Airport (CHH) · Chachapoyas130 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 05:51) and shortest in Jun (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:21, sunset around 18:03).

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 Pedro Galvez

Open gazetteers list **53 villages, towns and localities** in Pedro Galvez. The largest with a recorded population: Chuco (658), Penipampa (330), Milco (302), Edelmira (244) and La Pauquilla (82). Settlements here lie between about 2,294 m and 3,982 m above sea level (median 2,704 m).

- Alcaparrosa
- Alfonso Ugarte
- Alimarca
- Alizal
- Cascason
- Catagon
- Chantaco
- Chuco
- Chungur
- Chuquiamo
- Conga de Cardon
- Conga de Cardón
- Edelmira
- El Azufre
- El Cedro
- El Choloque
- El Nuevo Edén de Mogol
- Ermita
- Fundo Tauripampa
- Hacienda Edelmira
- Hacienda Huayobamba
- Huamani
- Huayanay
- Huaylla
- Juquite
- La Masma
- La Pauquilla
- Las Tizas
- Leoncio Prado
- Llollon
- Marayvilca
- Milco
- Milco Bajo
- Mollorco
- Montesorco
- Patiñico
- Penipampa
- Pogoquito
- Poroporo
- Rancho Grande
- Rodiopampa
- San Jose de Edelmira
- San José de Edelmira
- San Marcos
- Santo Domingo
- Saparcon
- Saparcón
- Shitamarca
- Tauripampa
- Totora
- Vallico Pampa
- Vizcachas
- Yahuarmarca

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 Pedro Galvez

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

### Water

2 rivers and streams.

- Río Huañico
- Río Muyoc

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 Pedro Galvez and the best time to visit

Using the climate of San Marcos Province, the warmest month is Oct (average 16 °C) and the coolest is Jul (14 °C), after allowing for this place being about 286 m lower than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 440 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Mar (78 mm) and the driest Aug (6 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 16 58 

Feb 16 51 

Mar 15 78 

Apr 15 56 

May 15 24 

Jun 14 8 

Jul 14 10 

Aug 15 6 

Sep 16 14 

Oct 16 41 

Nov 16 50 

Dec 16 45 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Pedro Galvez

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro de Salud José Sabogal · Jose Sabogal 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-7.25165&mlon=-78.03709#map=17/-7.25165/-78.03709) 

Bank Caja Piura · Pedro Galvez 2.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-7.33620&mlon=-78.17087#map=17/-7.33620/-78.17087) 

ATM Banco de la Nación · Pedro Galvez 1.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-7.33506&mlon=-78.17099#map=17/-7.33506/-78.17099) 

Petrol pump SANTA MARGARITA 1 · Encañada 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-7.08543&mlon=-78.34339#map=17/-7.08543/-78.34339) 

Hotel Barcelona · Pedro Galvez 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-7.33481&mlon=-78.17130#map=17/-7.33481/-78.17130) 

Mall Parque de las Truchas Kulkuy · Encañada 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-7.11632&mlon=-78.32350#map=17/-7.11632/-78.32350) 

School Institución Educativa No. 821075 · Pedro Galvez 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-7.31949&mlon=-78.17666#map=17/-7.31949/-78.17666) 

College Universidad Nacional de Cajamarca Sede Cajabamba · Cajabamba 34 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-7.60869&mlon=-78.06043#map=17/-7.60869/-78.06043) 

Police station Policia Nacional Del Perú · Llacanora 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-7.19331&mlon=-78.42695#map=17/-7.19331/-78.42695) 

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 Pedro Galvez

Places mapped inside Pedro Galvez in open map data, by type.

- Banks1
- ATMs1
- Hotels7
- Schools55
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants3

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 San Marcos Province

- Chancay
- Eduardo Villanueva
- Gregorio Pita
- Ichocan
- Jose Manuel Quiroz
- Jose Sabogal

## Quick answers

- Where is Pedro Galvez?In San Marcos Province, Cajamarca Department, Peru
- What borders Pedro Galvez?Cachachi, Chancay, Eduardo Villanueva, Gregorio Pita, Ichocan, Jesus, Jose Manuel Quiroz, Jose Sabogal and Matara
- What is there to see in Pedro Galvez?Cerro del Inca, El Condor, Coyor
- What time zone is Pedro Galvez in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Pedro Galvez?Sol (PEN)
- What language is spoken in Pedro Galvez?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Pedro Galvez?53 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Pedro Galvez?Settlements lie between 2,294 m and 3,982 m
- What is the best time to visit Pedro Galvez?January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Pedro Galvez?Centro de Salud José Sabogal, about 18 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Pedro Galvez?Caja Piura, about 2.0 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Pedro Galvez?Banco de la Nación, about 1.9 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pedro Galvez?SANTA MARGARITA 1, about 32 km from the centre
- How many banks are in Pedro Galvez?1 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Pedro Galvez?1 mapped
- What is the P-code of Pedro Galvez?PE061001 (OCHA common operational dataset)