# Jose Crespo y Castillo District, Leoncio Prado Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/leoncio-prado/jose-crespo-y-castillo/ District · Leoncio Prado Province # Jose Crespo y Castillo Jose Crespo y Castillo is a district of Peru in Leoncio Prado Province, Huanuco Department. It covers **1,498.5 km²**. 61 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 57 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 1,498km² - 57mapped services - 569 mtypical elevation ## Where is Jose Crespo y Castillo? Jose Crespo y Castillo lies in [Leoncio Prado Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/leoncio-prado/), [Huanuco Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/), [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). It borders 10 other districts: [Cochabamba](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/huacaybamba/cochabamba/), [Contamana](https://wherepedia.org/peru/loreto/ucayali/contamana/), [La Morada](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/maranon/la-morada/), [Monzon](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/huamalies/monzon/), [Nuevo Progreso](https://wherepedia.org/peru/san-martin/tocache/nuevo-progreso/), [Padre Abad](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ucayali/padre-abad/padre-abad/), [Pucayacu](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/leoncio-prado/pucayacu/), [Pueblo Nuevo](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/leoncio-prado/pueblo-nuevo/), [Rupa-Rupa](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/leoncio-prado/rupa-rupa/) and [Santo Domingo de Anda](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/leoncio-prado/santo-domingo-de-anda/). By area it is the 143rd largest of 1,873 districts in Peru. It covers 30.5% of [Leoncio Prado Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/leoncio-prado/). The centre of Jose Crespo y Castillo is about 370 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. The centre point is at 8.8511° S, 76.0736° 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 Jose Crespo y Castillo OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Jose Crespo y Castillo: 1 memorial. - Placa Conmemorativa a los Campesinos · memorial ### Nearby, outside Jose Crespo y Castillo - Resurgencia de Cantarilla · cave, Nuevo Progreso16 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: Jose Crespo y Castillo - 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) · Huánuco115 km - Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport (PCL) · Pucallpa173 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:40) and shortest in Jun (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:16, sunset around 17:52). 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 Jose Crespo y Castillo Open gazetteers list **61 villages, towns and localities** in Jose Crespo y Castillo. The largest with a recorded population: Yacusisa (322), La Victoria (299) and Las Mercedes (214). Settlements here lie between about 539 m and 1,678 m above sea level (median 569 m). - 1 de Mayo - 27 De Mayo - Alto Alianza de Magdalena - Alto Belén - Alto Chimbote - Alto Pucate - Alto Victoria - Andrés Avelino Hidalgo Mori - Angashyacu - Arias - Arica - Aucayacu - Azul Magdalena - Bajo Chimbote - Bambu de Magdalena - Bolognesi - Chipaquillo - Cotominillo - Cotomonillo - Cristo Rey - El Encanto - El Encanto del Salvador - El Puerto - Felipe Contreras - Fray Martin - Fuente de Vida - La Colpa - La Unión - La Victoria - Las Mercedes - Los Angeles - Los Triunfadores - Magdalena - Moena - Monte de Los Olivos - Nueva Aspuzana - Nuevo Copal - Nuevo Progreso - Pavayacu - Primavera - Puerto Alegre Mohena - Río Blanco - Río Frío - San Francisco - San Isidrio - San Isidro - San José - San José de Pucate - San Juan - San Martín De Pucate - San Miguel - Sangapilla - Santa Rosa - Santa Rosa de Magdalena - Sucre - Tupac Amaru - Túpac Amaru - UTC Bambu - Vida Nueva - Wilder Miranda - Yacusisa 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 Jose Crespo y Castillo Named natural and historic features inside Jose Crespo y Castillo, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 5 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Chimbote - Río Aucayacu - Río Camote - Río Pucate - Río Sangapilla ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain; 1 peak. - Cumbres de La Vuelta del Mundo · 2,861 m - Cerro Moena · 806 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 Jose Crespo y Castillo and the best time to visit Using the climate of Leoncio Prado Province, the warmest month is Sep (average 21 °C) and the coolest is Jun (18 °C), after allowing for this place being about 153 m lower than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 1,625 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (215 mm) and the driest Aug (54 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **May to September**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 19 187 Feb 19 210 Mar 19 194 Apr 19 122 May 19 117 Jun 18 75 Jul 19 64 Aug 20 54 Sep 21 74 Oct 20 136 Nov 20 178 Dec 19 215 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Jose Crespo y Castillo Need Nearest mapped Distance Bank Banco de la Nación · Jose Crespo y Castillo 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-8.93268&mlon=-76.11512#map=17/-8.93268/-76.11512) Petrol pump Petroperú · Jose Crespo y Castillo 8.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-8.92580&mlon=-76.09923#map=17/-8.92580/-76.09923) Hotel Hostal el Encanto · Jose Crespo y Castillo 9.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-8.92628&mlon=-76.10454#map=17/-8.92628/-76.10454) School Institución Educativa No. 32880 · Jose Crespo y Castillo 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-8.86546&mlon=-76.06810#map=17/-8.86546/-76.06810) Police station Comisaría Aucayacu Leoncia Prado Huanuco · Jose Crespo y Castillo 9.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-8.93192&mlon=-76.11175#map=17/-8.93192/-76.11175) 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 Jose Crespo y Castillo Places mapped inside Jose Crespo y Castillo in open map data, by type. - Banks1 - Petrol pumps2 - Hotels3 - Schools42 - Restaurants7 - Police stations1 - Dental clinics1 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 Leoncio Prado Province - Castillo Grande - Daniel Alomia Robles - Hermilio Valdizan - Luyando - Mariano Damaso Beraun - Pucayacu - Pueblo Nuevo - Rupa-Rupa - Santo Domingo de Anda ## Quick answers - Where is Jose Crespo y Castillo?In Leoncio Prado Province, Huanuco Department, Peru - What borders Jose Crespo y Castillo?Cochabamba, Contamana, La Morada, Monzon, Nuevo Progreso, Padre Abad, Pucayacu, Pueblo Nuevo, Rupa-Rupa and Santo Domingo de Anda - What is there to see in Jose Crespo y Castillo?Placa Conmemorativa a los Campesinos - What time zone is Jose Crespo y Castillo in?UTC−5 - What currency is used in Jose Crespo y Castillo?Sol (PEN) - What language is spoken in Jose Crespo y Castillo?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Jose Crespo y Castillo?61 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Jose Crespo y Castillo?Settlements lie between 539 m and 1,678 m - What is the highest point in Jose Crespo y Castillo?Cumbres de La Vuelta del Mundo (2,861 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Jose Crespo y Castillo?May to September - Where is the nearest bank to Jose Crespo y Castillo?Banco de la Nación, about 10 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Jose Crespo y Castillo?Petroperú, about 8.8 km from the centre - How many banks are in Jose Crespo y Castillo?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Jose Crespo y Castillo?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Jose Crespo y Castillo?PE100604 (OCHA common operational dataset)