# Ricran District, Jauja Province, Junin Department – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/jauja/ricran/ District · Jauja Province # Ricran Ricran is a district of Peru in Jauja Province, Junin Department. It covers **320.1 km²**. 26 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 7 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 320km² - 7mapped services - 3,901 mtypical elevation ## Where is Ricran? Ricran 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: [Acolla](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/jauja/acolla/), [Huaricolca](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/tarma/huaricolca/), [Molinos](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/jauja/molinos/), [Monobamba](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/jauja/monobamba/), [Tapo](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/tarma/tapo/) and [Yauli](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/jauja/yauli/). By area it is the 687th largest of 1,873 districts in Peru. It covers 7.3% of [Jauja Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/jauja/). The centre of Ricran is about 178 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. The centre point is at 11.5575° S, 75.4739° 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 Ricran ### Nearby, outside Ricran - Antahuanca · archaeological site, Tapo14 km - Chuicho · archaeological site, Huaricolca17 km - Puente Amapola · archaeological site, Tapo18 km - Plaza Puquio · attraction, Paca18 km - Lacanmarca · archaeological site, Tapo19 km - Recreo Campestre Mama Huari · attraction, Huaricolca20 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: Ricran - 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) · Jauja25 km - Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) · Lima186 km ### Nearest railway station Jauja (Jauja), about 25 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:33) and shortest in Jun (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:18, sunset around 17:45). 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 Ricran Open gazetteers list **26 villages, towns and localities** in Ricran. The largest with a recorded population: Ricrán (735), Tambillo (222), Jajachaca (206), Chulec (112), Chaquicocha (9) and Chajlla (7). Settlements here lie between about 3,411 m and 4,522 m above sea level (median 3,901 m). - Apaicancha - Apatcancha - Apaycancha - Auquis Puquio - Bañadero - Cayán - Chajlla - Chalhuayoc - Chaquicocha - Chulec - Huachicocha - Huacrapuquio - Iscaycocha - Jajachaca - Janchiscocha - Jatun Ugo - Misacruz - Paclayoc - Paria - Puyón - Quichque - Ricrán - San José - Shuitocancha - Shuitocorral - Tambillo 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 Ricran Named natural and historic features inside Ricran, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 31 lakes; 14 rivers and streams. - Laguna Añilcocha - Laguna Capishcocha - Laguna Carbón - Laguna Carrizal - Laguna Cashapuquio - Laguna Cuchimachay - Laguna Gallo Pasinjan - Laguna Huicrococha - Laguna Huitacocha - Laguna Isiacocha - Laguna Llantapallana - Laguna Londres - Laguna Mistipacana - Laguna Morococha - Laguna Paca - Laguna Paccha - Laguna Pauracocha - Laguna Piñacocha - Laguna Punya - Laguna Punyachico - Laguna Rachacmachay - Laguna Suerococha - Laguna Tanshacocha - Laguna Tinyacocha …and 21 more. ### Hills and mountains 42 mountains. - Cerro Capishpotrero · 4,768 m - Cerro Maray · 4,767 m - Cerro Carrizal · 4,759 m - Cerro Yanapun · 4,751 m - Cerro Desmirogrande · 4,741 m - Cerro Huaracayo · 4,695 m - Cerro Quiullacocha · 4,686 m - Cerro Punya · 4,675 m - Cerro Tacarpan · 4,671 m - Cerro Morococha · 4,670 m - Cerro Pauracocha · 4,663 m - Cerro Tansha · 4,663 m - Cerro Intiptanan · 4,644 m - Cerro Pongos · 4,644 m - Cerro Titimina · 4,644 m - Cerro Minachaja · 4,629 m - Cerro Tinyacocha · 4,612 m - Cerro Jarmasha · 4,600 m - Cumbre Chucayacloma · 4,546 m - Cerro Pauyac · 4,545 m - Cerro Jatuncancha · 4,510 m - Cerro Jarhuanya · 4,475 m - Cerro Muchca · 4,472 m - Cerro Marayrasha · 4,467 m …and 18 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 Ricran and the best time to visit Using the climate of Jauja Province, the warmest month is Nov (average 10 °C) and the coolest is Jul (7 °C). About 173 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Dec (33 mm) and the driest Jun (4 mm). No month is both mild and dry, so plan around the rains. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 10 25 Feb 10 30 Mar 9 24 Apr 9 8 May 9 5 Jun 8 4 Jul 7 5 Aug 8 5 Sep 9 5 Oct 10 13 Nov 10 17 Dec 10 33 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Ricran Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Hospital Bicentenario EsSalud Jauja · Jauja 23 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.76606&mlon=-75.49950#map=17/-11.76606/-75.49950) Bank Banco de la Nación · Jauja 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.77440&mlon=-75.49894#map=17/-11.77440/-75.49894) ATM MultiRed · Tarma 28 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.41969&mlon=-75.69275#map=17/-11.41969/-75.69275) Petrol pump Petroperu · Acolla 22 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.74166&mlon=-75.53940#map=17/-11.74166/-75.53940) Hotel La Laguna De Paca Jauja Huancayo · Paca 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.72956&mlon=-75.50354#map=17/-11.72956/-75.50354) School Institución Educativa No. 30472 · Ricran 4.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.57670&mlon=-75.50611#map=17/-11.57670/-75.50611) College Escuela Del Futuro · Jauja 25 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.78433&mlon=-75.48200#map=17/-11.78433/-75.48200) Police station Comisaría PNP · Jauja 25 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 Ricran Places mapped inside Ricran in open map data, by type. - Schools7 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 - Muquiyauyo - Paca - Paccha - Pancan - Parco - Pomacancha - San Lorenzo - San Pedro de Chunan - Sausa - Sincos - Tunan Marca - Yauli - Yauyos ## Quick answers - Where is Ricran?In Jauja Province, Junin Department, Peru - What borders Ricran?Acolla, Huaricolca, Molinos, Monobamba, Tapo and Yauli - What is there to see in Ricran?Antahuanca, Chuicho, Puente Amapola, Plaza Puquio - What time zone is Ricran in?UTC−5 - What currency is used in Ricran?Sol (PEN) - What language is spoken in Ricran?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Ricran?26 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Ricran?Settlements lie between 3,411 m and 4,522 m - What is the highest point in Ricran?Cerro Capishpotrero (4,768 m, GeoNames elevation model) - Where is the nearest hospital to Ricran?Hospital Bicentenario EsSalud Jauja, about 23 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Ricran?Banco de la Nación, about 24 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Ricran?MultiRed, about 28 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ricran?Petroperu, about 22 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Ricran?PE120427 (OCHA common operational dataset)