# Marañon Province, Huanuco Department – Districts & Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/maranon/ Province · Huanuco Department # Marañon Province Marañon Province is a province of Peru in Huanuco Department. It covers **4,948.9 km²**. It is divided into 5 districts. 156 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 156 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 4,949km² - 5districts - 156mapped services ## Where is Marañon Province? Marañon Province lies in [Huanuco Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/), [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). It borders 6 other provinces: [Huacaybamba Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/huacaybamba/), [Leoncio Prado Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/leoncio-prado/), [Mariscal Luzuriaga Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/mariscal-luzuriaga/), [Pataz Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/la-libertad/pataz/), [Pomabamba Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/pomabamba/) and [Tocache Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/san-martin/tocache/). By area it is the 59th largest of 196 provinces in Peru. It covers 13.2% of [Huanuco Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/). The centre of Marañon Province is about 369 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. It is about 144 km from Huánuco, the main town of Huanuco Department. The centre point is at 8.7325° S, 76.7408° 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 Marañon Province OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Marañon Province: 1 archaeological site; 1 attraction. - Gallorumi · archaeological site - Inicio circuito turístico · attraction 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: Marañon Province - 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) · Huánuco140 km - FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport (CHM) · Chimbote201 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:43) and shortest in Jun (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:18, sunset around 17:55). 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. ## Districts of Marañon Province District Area km² Localities Services [Cholon](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/maranon/cholon/) 2,202 52 29 [Huacrachuco](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/maranon/huacrachuco/) 701 69 91 [La Morada](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/maranon/la-morada/) 911 17 10 [San Buenaventura](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/maranon/san-buenaventura/) 93 12 14 [Santa Rosa de Alto Yanajanca](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/maranon/santa-rosa-de-alto-yanajanca/) 1,043 10 12 Source: [Instituto Geográfico Nacional - IGN via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-per); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). ## Villages and localities in Marañon Province Open gazetteers list **156 villages, towns and localities** in Marañon Province. The largest with a recorded population: La Morada (653), San Pedro de Chonta (577), San Buenaventura (420), San Antonio de Padua (173) and Nueva Esperanza (64). Settlements here lie between about 511 m and 3,965 m above sea level (median 906 m). - Achiras - Aguashi Molope - Ajenjo - Ali - Alto Aguashi - Alto Alianza de Magdalena - Alto Azul - Alto Marañon - Anchic - Antaquero - Arica - Asay - Barrios Altos - Buenos Aires - Cajapa - Cajapatay - Callapitish - Campanilla - Campo Verde - Cangrejo - Carhuacruz - Cashapampa - Chillaragra - Chinchil - Chocobamba - Chonas - Chucchumpuy - Condorgaga - Condorpun - Corral Alto - Coschapi - Crisnejilla - Cruzpampa - Culebra - El Porvenir - El Triunfo - Estancilla - Frayle Rumy - Galilea - Gallinazo - Ganto Hirca - Gochachilca - Gochaj - Gran Bretaña - Granadilla - Herrera - Huachaycito - Huachumay - Huacrachuco - Huagana - Huambo - Huamuco - Huancaspata - Huanchay - Huanchaycito - Huaripampa - Huasin - Huaychao - Huayunca - La Florida - La Libertad - La Morada - La Multifamiliar - La Soledad - Lucmabamba - Lucumaragra - Luis Pardo - Maldonado - Mamahuaje - Marcopata - Megote - Mishipuquio - Molope - Mono - Negrillo - Nueva Esperanza - Nueva Palestina de Alto Huamuco - Nueva Union - Nueva Unión - Aji - Nueva Unión - Santa Ana - Nuevo Cajhan - Nuevo Canaan - Nuevo Chavín - Nuevo Jaen - Nuevo Progreso - Orum - Otutu - Pampa Hermosa - Pampayacu - Panacocha - Papahirca - Paracay - Paraiso - Paraíso - Perdiz - Perla del Alto Yanajanca - Pishgoyacu - Piso - Ponto - Potrero - Previsora - Pucara - Pueblo Libre - Pueblo Viejo - Puerto Rio Huallaga - Quenua - Quillabamba - Ricardo Palma - Río Blanco - Sachacuy - Sagrado Corazon De Jesus - San Antonio de Padua - San Buenaventura - San Cristobal - San Fernando - San Francisco - San Jose - San Juan de Culebra - San Martin De Porres - San Miguel - San Miguel de Alto Yanajanca - San Miguel del Carmen - San Pedro de Chonta - San Vicente - Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz de Colca - Santa Eulalia - Santa Maria de Magdalena - Santa Rosa - Santa Rosa De Potrero - Santa Rosa de Alto Yanajanca - Santa Rosa de Baden - Santo Domingo de Puqui - Saraí - Shiquish - Shumacpampa - Sinay - Tantaquillo - Taso Nuevo - Taulli - Tingo - Toraya - Tranca - Tres de Mayo - Trismaje - Triunfo - Uchapata - Uchucmarca - Verdún - Villamar - Vista Alegre - Yamas - Yamos - Yanajanca - Yanarrangra - Yuragmaray 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 Marañon Province Named natural and historic features inside Marañon Province, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 22 rivers and streams; 6 lakes. - Laguna Cruz Negra - Laguna Huascacocha - Laguna Malayas - Laguna Potrero - Laguna Tayango - Laguna Totoras - Quebrada Genguaragra - Quebrada Junibamba - Quebrada Llutuyacu - Quebrada Lúcuma - Quebrada Ojo del Agua - Río Acotambo - Río Azul - Río Camote - Río Chonas - Río Crisnejas - Río Frijol - Río Huamuco - Río La Morada - Río Magdalena - Río Megote - Río Parobamba - Río Perla - Río Previsora …and 4 more. ### Hills and mountains 12 mountains. - Cerro Alto Las Mujeres · 4,459 m - Cerro Laguna Negra · 4,430 m - Cerro Potrero · 4,410 m - Cerro Pishtaco · 4,320 m - Cerro Yanajanca · 4,291 m - Cerro Suspiro · 4,258 m - Cerro Pantalón · 3,943 m - Cerro Acrotambo · 3,838 m - Cerro Tingo Libre · 3,763 m - Cerro Ultupun · 3,755 m - Cerro Condorpun · 3,655 m - Cerro Pisogrande · 3,591 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 Marañon Province and the best time to visit In Marañon Province, the warmest month is Oct (average 15 °C) and the coolest is Jul (13 °C). About 1,143 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (146 mm) and the driest Aug (41 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **April to October**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 14 125 Feb 14 142 Mar 14 135 Apr 14 95 May 14 86 Jun 13 52 Jul 13 46 Aug 14 41 Sep 15 53 Oct 15 95 Nov 15 127 Dec 14 146 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Marañon Province Places mapped inside Marañon Province in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals1 - Banks1 - Petrol pumps2 - Hotels8 - Schools125 - Colleges and universities1 - Pharmacies4 - Restaurants10 - Police stations1 - Dental clinics3 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. ## Quick answers - Where is Marañon Province?In Huanuco Department, Peru - What borders Marañon Province?Huacaybamba Province, Leoncio Prado Province, Mariscal Luzuriaga Province, Pataz Province, Pomabamba Province and Tocache Province - What is there to see in Marañon Province?Gallorumi, Inicio circuito turístico - What time zone is Marañon Province in?UTC−5 - What currency is used in Marañon Province?Sol (PEN) - What language is spoken in Marañon Province?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Marañon Province?156 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Marañon Province?Settlements lie between 511 m and 3,965 m - What is the highest point in Marañon Province?Cerro Alto Las Mujeres (4,459 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Marañon Province?April to October - How many hospitals are in Marañon Province?1 mapped - How many banks are in Marañon Province?1 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Marañon Province?2 mapped - What is the P-code of Marañon Province?PE1007 (OCHA common operational dataset)