# Sincos District, Jauja Province, Junin Department – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/jauja/sincos/ District · Jauja Province # Sincos Sincos is a district of Peru in Jauja Province, Junin Department. It covers **231.2 km²**. 50 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 14 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 231km² - 14mapped services - 3,799 mtypical elevation ## Where is Sincos? Sincos lies in [Jauja Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/jauja/), [Junin Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/), [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). It borders 10 other districts: [Aco](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/concepcion/aco/), [Canchayllo](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/jauja/canchayllo/), [Chambara](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/concepcion/chambara/), [Leonor Ordoñez](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/jauja/leonor-ordonez/), [Llocllapampa](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/jauja/llocllapampa/), [Matahuasi](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/concepcion/matahuasi/), [Mito](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/concepcion/mito/), [Paccha](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/jauja/paccha/), [San Jose de Quero](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/concepcion/san-jose-de-quero/) and [San Lorenzo](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/jauja/san-lorenzo/). By area it is the 872nd largest of 1,873 districts in Peru. It covers 5.3% of [Jauja Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/jauja/). The centre of Sincos is about 161 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. The centre point is at 11.9506° S, 75.5547° 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 Sincos ### Nearby, outside Sincos - Ruinas de Japata · archaeological site, San Jose de Quero16 km - Quinlliyoc · archaeological site, Huaripampa17 km - Mamallanchic Rosario · monument, Sausa19 km - Huacllimarca · archaeological site, Janjaillo20 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: Sincos - 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) · Jauja21 km - Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) · Lima170 km ### Nearest railway station Llocllapampa (Llocllapampa), about 17 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 06:19, 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 Sincos Open gazetteers list **50 villages, towns and localities** in Sincos. The largest with a recorded population: Aramachay (693), Chalhuas (473), Llacuari Pampa (226), Cruz Pampa (211), Chacrampa (206) and San Juán de Miraflores (156). Settlements here lie between about 3,299 m and 4,461 m above sea level (median 3,799 m). - Achuscullo - Achuscuyo - Antacata - Aramachay - Aramchay - Calicanto - Chacrampa - Chalhuas - Contadera - Cruz Pampa - Cumbre - Cuti Cuti - Cutucuti - German Pampa - Hinostroza - Huaripata - Huasanga - Huayancaya - Huaychac - Ipas Chico - Ipas Grande - Jajapaqui - Liclish - Limuispampa - Llacuari - Llacuari Pampa - Llacuari Pueblo - Maraynioc - Marca Valle - Mascas Pico - Matas - Pirhuarupa - Putcacocha - Quisuar - Radiocorral - Sacacharina - Sallahuachac - San Juan de Miraflores - San Juán de Miraflores - Santa Rosa de Huallancayo - Shuytuera - Sincos - Toro Monya - Toro Monya Grande - Tucumán - Ulo - Uro - Vista Alegre - Yaracancha - Yuracancha 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 Sincos Named natural and historic features inside Sincos, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 11 rivers and streams; 1 lake. - Laguna Uchura - Quebrada Aguachi - Quebrada Cuartelniuco - Quebrada Huachhua - Quebrada Machiqui - Quebrada Michqui - Quebrada Surau - Quebrada Tingouro - Quebrada Tucuman - Río Chalhuas - Río Consac - Río Jarpa ### Hills and mountains 14 mountains. - Cerro Milpo · 4,456 m - Cerro Achahuanca · 4,310 m - Cerro Yanaranra · 4,300 m - Cerro Chipta · 4,211 m - Cerro Conchas · 4,157 m - Cerro Ancato · 4,031 m - Cerro Huacuyniyoc · 3,982 m - Cerro Cristón · 3,974 m - Cerro Chicarhuarnio · 3,966 m - Cerro Miloloma · 3,957 m - Cerro Ñuñunhuayo · 3,921 m - Cerro Ipriolón · 3,872 m - Cerro Antaulón · 3,803 m - Cerro Tranquinioc Loma · 3,785 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 Sincos 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 Sincos Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital C.s Yauyos · Yauyos 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.80000&mlon=-75.50000#map=17/-11.80000/-75.50000) Bank Caja los Andes · Jauja 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.77998&mlon=-75.49666#map=17/-11.77998/-75.49666) ATM Caja Piura · El Tambo 38 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-12.05642&mlon=-75.21813#map=17/-12.05642/-75.21813) Petrol pump Primax · Sausa 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.79702&mlon=-75.48488#map=17/-11.79702/-75.48488) Hotel Distrito de Leonor Ordoñez - Huancaní, Jauja, Junín, Perú. · Leonor Ordoñez 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.86315&mlon=-75.41788#map=17/-11.86315/-75.41788) 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 San Jose · Sincos 1.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.96281&mlon=-75.56032#map=17/-11.96281/-75.56032) College Instituto Regional de Desarrollo de Sierra Fundo San Juan de Yanamuclo · San Lorenzo 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.86032&mlon=-75.39797#map=17/-11.86032/-75.39797) Police station Comisaría PNP · Jauja 20 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 Sincos Places mapped inside Sincos in open map data, by type. - Schools14 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 - Ricran - San Lorenzo - San Pedro de Chunan - Sausa - Tunan Marca - Yauli - Yauyos ## Quick answers - Where is Sincos?In Jauja Province, Junin Department, Peru - What borders Sincos?Aco, Canchayllo, Chambara, Leonor Ordoñez, Llocllapampa, Matahuasi, Mito, Paccha, San Jose de Quero and San Lorenzo - What is there to see in Sincos?Ruinas de Japata, Quinlliyoc, Mamallanchic Rosario, Huacllimarca - What time zone is Sincos in?UTC−5 - What currency is used in Sincos?Sol (PEN) - What language is spoken in Sincos?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Sincos?50 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Sincos?Settlements lie between 3,299 m and 4,461 m - What is the highest point in Sincos?Cerro Milpo (4,456 m, GeoNames elevation model) - Where is the nearest hospital to Sincos?C.s Yauyos, about 18 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Sincos?Caja los Andes, about 20 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Sincos?Caja Piura, about 38 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Sincos?Primax, about 19 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Sincos?PE120431 (OCHA common operational dataset)