# Cochabamba District, Huacaybamba Province, Huanuco Department

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/huacaybamba/cochabamba/

District · Huacaybamba Province 

# Cochabamba

Cochabamba is a district of Peru in Huacaybamba Province, Huanuco Department. It covers **681.5 km²**. 22 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 15 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 681km²
- 15mapped services
- 3,278 mtypical elevation

## Where is Cochabamba?

Cochabamba lies in [Huacaybamba Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/huacaybamba/), [Huanuco Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/), [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). It borders 9 other districts: [Arancay](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/huamalies/arancay/), [Huacaybamba](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/huacaybamba/huacaybamba/), [Huacchis](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/huari/huacchis/), [Jircan](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/huamalies/jircan/), [Jose Crespo y Castillo](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/leoncio-prado/jose-crespo-y-castillo/), [La Morada](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/maranon/la-morada/), [Monzon](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/huamalies/monzon/), [Paucas](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/huari/paucas/) and [Santa Rosa de Alto Yanajanca](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/maranon/santa-rosa-de-alto-yanajanca/). By area it is the 348th largest of 1,873 districts in Peru. It covers 40.0% of [Huacaybamba Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/huacaybamba/). The centre of Cochabamba is about 329 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. The centre point is at 9.1116° S, 76.5912° 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 Cochabamba

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Cochabamba: 1 archaeological site.

- Manchay · archaeological site

### Nearby, outside Cochabamba

- Caserio Magampatay · attraction, Arancay19 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: Cochabamba

- 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) · Huánuco95 km
- FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport (CHM) · Chimbote212 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:41) and shortest in Jun (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:18, sunset around 17:54).

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 Cochabamba

Open gazetteers list **22 villages, towns and localities** in Cochabamba. The largest with a recorded population: Cochabamba (588), Pirushto (134) and Santa Cruz de Cararca (121). Settlements here lie between about 1,349 m and 3,877 m above sea level (median 3,278 m).

- Alta Valle
- Ararayoc
- Ararayog
- Aucantagua
- Ayacay
- Bella Aurora
- Buenavista
- Chiplanco
- Cochabamba
- Edo Valle Alto
- Filadelfia
- Imbis
- Manshito
- Micaela Bastidas
- Pirushto
- Pucayacu
- Pueblo Viejo
- Santa Cruz de Cararca
- Santa Rosa de Tulumayo
- Santo Domingo
- Shiracayoc
- Valdivia

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 Cochabamba

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

### Water

9 rivers and streams; 5 lakes.

- Laguna Ocococha
- Laguna Pampashcocha
- Laguna Portachuelo
- Laguna Rancash
- Laguna Succhacocha
- Quebrada Barlamas
- Quebrada Cacash
- Quebrada Ichicayancay
- Quebrada Ogobamba
- Quebrada Shalaragra
- Quebrada Torre Gaga
- Quebrada Verde Monte
- Río Pasamuña
- Río Tasco Chico

### Hills and mountains

31 mountains.

- Cerro Pirushto Punta · 4,389 m
- Cerro Ichichuishcash · 4,353 m
- Cerro Saquicocha Punta · 4,343 m
- Cerro Ocococha · 4,295 m
- Cerro Rangra · 4,286 m
- Cerro Quinuacocha · 4,275 m
- Cerro Muclle · 4,249 m
- Cerro Huiscash Grande · 4,170 m
- Cerro Jatun Jirca · 4,169 m
- Cerro San Cristobal · 4,135 m
- Cerro Soldado · 4,117 m
- Cerro Yana Cordillera · 4,067 m
- Cerro Torregaga · 4,021 m
- Cerro Ichic Rondobamba · 3,995 m
- Cerro Shalaragra · 3,989 m
- Cerro Ramrash · 3,963 m
- Cerro Magra Punta · 3,919 m
- Cerro Pucagaga · 3,886 m
- Cerro Jatun Pasamuña · 3,839 m
- Cerro Barlas · 3,831 m
- Cerro Lircan · 3,816 m
- Cerro Verde Monte · 3,801 m
- Cerro Pillo Corral · 3,796 m
- Cerro Ogobamba · 3,748 m

…and 7 more.

### History

1 ancient site.

- Zona Arqueológica Manchay

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 Cochabamba and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Huacaybamba Province, the warmest month is Nov (average 12 °C) and the coolest is Jul (9 °C). About 1,116 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (152 mm) and the driest Aug (36 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **April to May and September to October**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 11 127 

Feb 11 144 

Mar 11 136 

Apr 11 87 

May 10 81 

Jun 9 48 

Jul 9 42 

Aug 10 36 

Sep 11 48 

Oct 12 91 

Nov 12 124 

Dec 11 152 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Cochabamba

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Bank Banco de la Nación · Monzon 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.28004&mlon=-76.39666#map=17/-9.28004/-76.39666) 

Petrol pump Grifo Gianella · Monzon 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.27907&mlon=-76.39475#map=17/-9.27907/-76.39475) 

Hotel Hotel Central · Arancay 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.17172&mlon=-76.75048#map=17/-9.17172/-76.75048) 

School Institución Educativa 33532 De Santa Rosa De Tulumayo · Cochabamba 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.13150&mlon=-76.55180#map=17/-9.13150/-76.55180) 

Police station Comisaría Monzón · Monzon 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.27885&mlon=-76.40046#map=17/-9.27885/-76.40046) 

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 Cochabamba

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

- Schools15

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 Huacaybamba Province

- Canchabamba
- Huacaybamba
- Pinra

## Quick answers

- Where is Cochabamba?In Huacaybamba Province, Huanuco Department, Peru
- What borders Cochabamba?Arancay, Huacaybamba, Huacchis, Jircan, Jose Crespo y Castillo, La Morada, Monzon, Paucas and Santa Rosa de Alto Yanajanca
- What is there to see in Cochabamba?Manchay
- What time zone is Cochabamba in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Cochabamba?Sol (PEN)
- What language is spoken in Cochabamba?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Cochabamba?22 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Cochabamba?Settlements lie between 1,349 m and 3,877 m
- What is the highest point in Cochabamba?Cerro Pirushto Punta (4,389 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Cochabamba?April to May and September to October
- Where is the nearest bank to Cochabamba?Banco de la Nación, about 28 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Cochabamba?Grifo Gianella, about 28 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Cochabamba?PE100403 (OCHA common operational dataset)