# Molino District, Pachitea Province, Huanuco Department

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District · Pachitea Province 

# Molino

Molino is a district of Peru in Pachitea Province, Huanuco Department. It covers **237.8 km²**. 33 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 28 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 238km²
- 28mapped services
- 2,974 mtypical elevation

## Where is Molino?

Molino lies in [Pachitea Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/pachitea/), [Huanuco Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/), [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). It borders 6 other districts: [Amarilis](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/huanuco/amarilis/), [Ambo](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/ambo/ambo/), [Conchamarca](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/ambo/conchamarca/), [Panao](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/pachitea/panao/), [Tomay Kichwa](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/ambo/tomay-kichwa/) and [Umari](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/pachitea/umari/). By area it is the 856th largest of 1,873 districts in Peru. It covers 7.7% of [Pachitea Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/huanuco/pachitea/). The centre of Molino is about 251 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. The centre point is at 9.9989° S, 76.0566° 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 Molino

### Nearby, outside Molino

- Las Cinco Lagunas o Pichgacocha · attraction, Conchamarca9.1 km
- Pan De Azucar · archaeological site, Amarilis17 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: Molino

- 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) · Huánuco21 km
- Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) · Jauja208 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:38) and shortest in Jun (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:17, sunset around 17:50).

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 Molino

Open gazetteers list **33 villages, towns and localities** in Molino. The largest with a recorded population: Ancomarca (566), Jillaulla (354), Oroya (318), Chinchaycocha (287), Cochato (212) and Rudapata (70). Settlements here lie between about 2,396 m and 3,814 m above sea level (median 2,974 m).

- Amabula
- Ancomarca
- Cajon
- Callagan
- Callagán
- Chinchaycocha
- Cochato
- Colesnioc
- Cuchapampa
- Cuchimachay
- Escalón
- Gaprac
- Garipun
- Huancán Vado
- Huaricacha
- Huayrac
- Jillaulla
- Jillopata
- Lloravaco
- Manzano
- Mitra
- Molino
- Oroya
- Pashtac
- Perga Loma
- Picahuay
- Pichau
- Pozopunta
- Pucagaga
- Quisuar
- Rudapata
- Rumi Jamanán
- Tranca

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 Molino

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

### Water

13 rivers and streams; 11 lakes.

- Laguna Atojhuarco
- Laguna Cuchimachay
- Laguna Huascapozo
- Laguna Illapozo
- Laguna Metras
- Laguna Pozo
- Laguna Putagha
- Laguna Rihurpozo
- Laguna Siguñuelo
- Laguna Verde Pozo
- Laguna Verdecocha
- Quebrada Llorayaco
- Quebrada Pucagaga
- Quebrada Putagha
- Quebrada Rangra
- Quebrada Taquia
- Río Chinchaycocha
- Río Cochato
- Río Cuchimachay
- Río Escalon
- Río Jengua
- Río Lomas Gordas
- Río Manzana
- Río Paccha

### Hills and mountains

28 mountains.

- Cerro Yanagocha · 4,610 m
- Cerro Uchuc Punta · 4,338 m
- Cerro Tayagasha · 4,272 m
- Cerro Jerocilla · 4,227 m
- Cerro Apallacuy · 4,223 m
- Cerro Torre · 4,194 m
- Cerro Atojhuarco · 4,161 m
- Cerro Pishga Pozo · 4,119 m
- Cerro Pirgaloma · 4,114 m
- Cerro Cajón · 4,063 m
- Cerro Hichighuarco · 3,885 m
- Cerro Jerocilla · 3,865 m
- Cerro Ventana Ucro · 3,786 m
- Cerro Husharumi · 3,778 m
- Cerro Matapunta · 3,771 m
- Cerro Mesapata · 3,771 m
- Cerro Chucchupozo · 3,763 m
- Cerro Hishpingo · 3,720 m
- Cerro Pucagaga · 3,675 m
- Cerro Mitra · 3,532 m
- Cerro Pichau Punta · 3,458 m
- Cerro Silla · 3,441 m
- Cerro Pill Pill · 3,405 m
- Cerro Llachoc Punta · 3,251 m

…and 4 more.

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 Molino and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Pachitea Province, the warmest month is Sep (average 19 °C) and the coolest is Jun (18 °C). About 674 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (99 mm) and the driest Aug (21 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 18 82 

Feb 18 92 

Mar 18 86 

Apr 18 46 

May 18 39 

Jun 18 27 

Jul 18 25 

Aug 18 21 

Sep 19 28 

Oct 19 59 

Nov 19 69 

Dec 18 99 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Molino

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro Médico Hidalgo Hco · Amarilis 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.92434&mlon=-76.23224#map=17/-9.92434/-76.23224) 

Bank Caja Huancayo · Panao 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.89771&mlon=-75.99412#map=17/-9.89771/-75.99412) 

ATM BBVA Continental · Amarilis 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.93763&mlon=-76.23973#map=17/-9.93763/-76.23973) 

Petrol pump Petroperu · Santa Maria del Valle 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.87557&mlon=-76.18268#map=17/-9.87557/-76.18268) 

Hotel Casa Hacienda Shismay · Amarilis 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.95962&mlon=-76.15806#map=17/-9.95962/-76.15806) 

Mall Mercado San Luis · Amarilis 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.93462&mlon=-76.23617#map=17/-9.93462/-76.23617) 

School Institución Educativa No. 32754 · Molino 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.99086&mlon=-76.06511#map=17/-9.99086/-76.06511) 

College Facultad De Medicina Veterinaria Huánuco · Amarilis 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.91171&mlon=-76.22519#map=17/-9.91171/-76.22519) 

Police station Comisaría PNP Panao · Panao 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-9.89691&mlon=-75.99480#map=17/-9.89691/-75.99480) 

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 Molino

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

- Schools28

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 Pachitea Province

- Chaglla
- Panao
- Umari

## Quick answers

- Where is Molino?In Pachitea Province, Huanuco Department, Peru
- What borders Molino?Amarilis, Ambo, Conchamarca, Panao, Tomay Kichwa and Umari
- What is there to see in Molino?Las Cinco Lagunas o Pichgacocha, Pan De Azucar
- What time zone is Molino in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Molino?Sol (PEN)
- What language is spoken in Molino?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Molino?33 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Molino?Settlements lie between 2,396 m and 3,814 m
- What is the highest point in Molino?Cerro Yanagocha (4,610 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Molino?January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Molino?Centro Médico Hidalgo Hco, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Molino?Caja Huancayo, about 13 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Molino?BBVA Continental, about 21 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Molino?Petroperu, about 19 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Molino?PE100803 (OCHA common operational dataset)