# Muquiyauyo District, Jauja Province, Junin Department

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District · Jauja Province 

# Muquiyauyo

Muquiyauyo is a district of Peru in Jauja Province, Junin Department. It covers **20.8 km²**. 6 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 5 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 20.8km²
- 5mapped services
- 3,346 mtypical elevation

## Where is Muquiyauyo?

Muquiyauyo lies in [Jauja Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/jauja/), [Junin Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/), [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). It borders 6 other districts: [Ataura](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/jauja/ataura/), [Huamali](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/jauja/huamali/), [Huaripampa](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/jauja/huaripampa/), [Leonor Ordoñez](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/jauja/leonor-ordonez/), [Muqui](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/jauja/muqui/) and [Paccha](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/jauja/paccha/). By area it is the 1770th largest of 1,873 districts in Peru. It covers 0.5% of [Jauja Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/jauja/). The centre of Muquiyauyo is about 172 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. The centre point is at 11.8359° S, 75.4649° 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 Muquiyauyo

### Nearby, outside Muquiyauyo

- Quinlliyoc · archaeological site, Huaripampa3.8 km
- Mamallanchic Rosario · monument, Sausa4.9 km
- Yawar Jasha · viewpoint, Ataura5.7 km
- Parque Natural Pichiluli · nature reserve, Pancan11 km
- Virgen de Barro · monument, Matahuasi13 km
- Plaza Puquio · attraction, Paca14 km
- Auquines de matahuasi · memorial, Matahuasi15 km
- Huacllimarca · archaeological site, Janjaillo15 km
- Museo Tunanmarca · museum, Tunan Marca16 km
- Umpamalca · archaeological site, Marco18 km
- Virgen de la Concepcion · attraction, Concepcion19 km
- Mirador 1 · viewpoint, Santa Rosa de Ocopa19 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: Muquiyauyo

- 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

- Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) · Jauja5.9 km
- Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) · Lima181 km

### Nearest railway station

Tambo (Sausa), about 5.2 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:32) and shortest in Jun (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 06:18, sunset around 17:44).

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 Muquiyauyo

Open gazetteers list **6 villages, towns and localities** in Muquiyauyo. The largest with a recorded population: Los Andes (25). Settlements here lie between about 3,331 m and 3,925 m above sea level (median 3,346 m).

- Jachar
- Los Andes
- Muquiyauyo
- Quichuay
- San Juán Grande
- Ñañasmullo

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 Muquiyauyo

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

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains.

- Cerro Lasos · 4,079 m
- Cerro Huamangayoc · 3,891 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 Muquiyauyo and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Jauja Province, the warmest month is Nov (average 13 °C) and the coolest is Jul (10 °C), after allowing for this place being about 419 m lower than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 173 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (33 mm) and the driest Jun (4 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 12 25 

Feb 12 30 

Mar 12 24 

Apr 12 8 

May 12 5 

Jun 11 4 

Jul 10 5 

Aug 11 5 

Sep 12 5 

Oct 12 13 

Nov 13 17 

Dec 12 33 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Muquiyauyo

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital C.s Yauyos · Yauyos 5.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.80000&mlon=-75.50000#map=17/-11.80000/-75.50000) 

Bank Caja los Andes · Jauja 7.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.77998&mlon=-75.49666#map=17/-11.77998/-75.49666) 

ATM Caja Piura · El Tambo 36 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-12.05642&mlon=-75.21813#map=17/-12.05642/-75.21813) 

Petrol pump Petro Perú · Sausa 4.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.79713&mlon=-75.48435#map=17/-11.79713/-75.48435) 

Hotel Hotel Residencial Hatun Huto · Muquiyauyo 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.81260&mlon=-75.45986#map=17/-11.81260/-75.45986) 

Mall Tinkuy Plaza · Chupaca 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-12.06074&mlon=-75.28773#map=17/-12.06074/-75.28773) 

School Institución Educativa Coronel Bruno Terreros Baldeón Nº 30513 · Muquiyauyo 2.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.81970&mlon=-75.45160#map=17/-11.81970/-75.45160) 

College Instituto Superior Tecnológico Sausa · Sausa 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.78621&mlon=-75.48298#map=17/-11.78621/-75.48298) 

Police station Comisaría PNP · Jauja 7.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.77780&mlon=-75.49713#map=17/-11.77780/-75.49713) 

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 Muquiyauyo

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

- Hotels1
- Schools2
- Restaurants2

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 Jauja Province

- Acolla
- Apata
- Ataura
- Canchayllo
- Curicaca
- El Mantaro
- Huamali
- Huaripampa
- Huertas
- Janjaillo
- Jauja
- Julcan
- Leonor Ordoñez
- Llocllapampa
- Marco
- Masma
- Masma Chicche
- Molinos
- Monobamba
- Muqui
- Paca
- Paccha
- Pancan
- Parco
- Pomacancha
- Ricran
- San Lorenzo
- San Pedro de Chunan
- Sausa
- Sincos
- Tunan Marca
- Yauli
- Yauyos

## Quick answers

- Where is Muquiyauyo?In Jauja Province, Junin Department, Peru
- What borders Muquiyauyo?Ataura, Huamali, Huaripampa, Leonor Ordoñez, Muqui and Paccha
- What is there to see in Muquiyauyo?Quinlliyoc, Mamallanchic Rosario, Yawar Jasha, Parque Natural Pichiluli
- What time zone is Muquiyauyo in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Muquiyauyo?Sol (PEN)
- What language is spoken in Muquiyauyo?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Muquiyauyo?6 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Muquiyauyo?Settlements lie between 3,331 m and 3,925 m
- What is the highest point in Muquiyauyo?Cerro Lasos (4,079 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Muquiyauyo?January to December
- Where is the nearest hospital to Muquiyauyo?C.s Yauyos, about 5.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Muquiyauyo?Caja los Andes, about 7.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Muquiyauyo?Caja Piura, about 36 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Muquiyauyo?Petro Perú, about 4.8 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Muquiyauyo?PE120421 (OCHA common operational dataset)