# Pampa Hermosa District, Satipo Province, Junin Department > Source: https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/satipo/pampa-hermosa/ District · Satipo Province # Pampa Hermosa Pampa Hermosa is a district of Peru in Satipo Province, Junin Department. It covers **950.8 km²**. 32 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 32 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 951km² - 32mapped services - 1,391 mtypical elevation ## Where is Pampa Hermosa? Pampa Hermosa lies in [Satipo Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/satipo/), [Junin Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/), [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). It borders 8 other districts: [Andamarca](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/concepcion/andamarca/), [Comas](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/concepcion/comas/), [Coviriali](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/satipo/coviriali/), [Llaylla](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/satipo/llaylla/), [Monobamba](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/jauja/monobamba/), [Pichanaqui](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/chanchamayo/pichanaqui/), [Satipo](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/satipo/satipo/) and [Vitoc](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/chanchamayo/vitoc/). By area it is the 225th largest of 1,873 districts in Peru. It covers 5.0% of [Satipo Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/junin/satipo/). The centre of Pampa Hermosa is about 248 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. The centre point is at 11.4334° S, 74.8345° 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 Pampa Hermosa OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Pampa Hermosa: 1 waterfall; 1 attraction. - Catarata Gallito de las Rocas · waterfall - La comarca del Wally · 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: Pampa Hermosa - 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) · Jauja80 km - Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport (AYP) · Ayacucho203 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:30) and shortest in Jun (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:15, sunset around 17:43). 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 Pampa Hermosa Open gazetteers list **32 villages, towns and localities** in Pampa Hermosa. The largest with a recorded population: Mariposa (510), Huancamachay (357), Alto Santa Irene (341), Santa Ana (317), Toldopampa (302) and Santa Rosita (229). Settlements here lie between about 796 m and 4,167 m above sea level (median 1,391 m). - Alto Santa Irene - Apalla - Apaya Calabaza - Ayan - Badopampa - Carrizal - Huancamachay - Jatun Putac - La Cuchullada - La Playa - La Victoria - Manzanilla - Mariposa - Pacasmayo - Palma Pampa - Pampa Mandarina - San Antonio - San Dionicio - San Dionisio - San Francisco De Panama - San Francisco de Panamá - San José de Yuncan - San Juan - San Juan De La Libertad - Santa Ana - Santa Irene Alto - Santa Rosa de Toldopampa - Santa Rosita - Santa Viviana - Toldopampa - Ulluymarca - Villa Ancayo 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 Pampa Hermosa Named natural and historic features inside Pampa Hermosa, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 19 rivers and streams; 11 lakes. - Lago Yanacocha - Laguna Azulcocha - Laguna Huarnucocha - Laguna Lamincancana - Laguna Luichococha - Laguna Pilhuacocha - Laguna Soutaria - Laguna Sullasa - Laguna Tinyacocha - Laguna Yanacocha - Laguna Yerderucha - Quebrada Pacasmayo - Quebrada Pampa Hermosa - Quebrada Pichuysay - Quebrada Portachuelo - Quebrada Santa Viviana - Quebrada Tunquimayo - Río Ancayo - Río Antuyo - Río Apalla - Río Chamiriari - Río Desconocido - Río Huambramayo - Río Huasancancha …and 6 more. ### Hills and mountains 18 mountains. - Cerro Untay Paccha · 4,724 m - Cerro Chuscucocha · 4,472 m - Cerro Yanahulo · 4,407 m - Cerro Chaupí Callo · 4,307 m - Cerro Titejasa · 4,276 m - Cerro Yuncan · 4,234 m - Cerro Piña · 4,210 m - Cerro Portachuelo · 4,193 m - Cerro Chaupiloma · 4,180 m - Cerro Huarmícocha · 4,081 m - Cerro Apalla · 4,013 m - Cerro Cushuray · 3,869 m - Cerro Yucaucro · 3,838 m - Cerro Yungor Playa · 3,583 m - Cerro Mezapata · 3,292 m - Cerro San José · 3,138 m - Cerro Palmapata · 2,845 m - Cerro Santa Irene · 1,631 m ### Getting around 9 bridges. - Puente Carrizal - Puente Catray - Puente Caullovado - Puente Huambramayo - Puente Palma - Puente Pamay - Puente Santa Viviana - Puente Tunquimayo - Puente Yuncan 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 Pampa Hermosa and the best time to visit Using the climate of Satipo Province, the warmest month is Oct (average 17 °C) and the coolest is Mar (15 °C), after allowing for this place being about 656 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 525 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (97 mm) and the driest Jun (8 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 15 84 Feb 15 97 Mar 15 79 Apr 16 26 May 16 14 Jun 15 8 Jul 15 10 Aug 16 10 Sep 17 19 Oct 17 38 Nov 17 49 Dec 16 91 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Pampa Hermosa Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Hospital Pangoa · Satipo 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.25840&mlon=-74.63944#map=17/-11.25840/-74.63944) Bank Banco de la Nación · Mazamari - Pangoa 35 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.32909&mlon=-74.53002#map=17/-11.32909/-74.53002) Petrol pump Grifo Vásquez · Satipo 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.24791&mlon=-74.63719#map=17/-11.24791/-74.63719) Hotel Hospedaje Antpitta · Pampa Hermosa 8.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.50757&mlon=-74.82212#map=17/-11.50757/-74.82212) School Institución Educativa No. 30686 · Pampa Hermosa 7.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.41960&mlon=-74.76570#map=17/-11.41960/-74.76570) College FCA UNCP - Satipo · Rio Negro 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.21562&mlon=-74.65458#map=17/-11.21562/-74.65458) Police station Comisaría de Mujeres Satipo · Satipo 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-11.25599&mlon=-74.63855#map=17/-11.25599/-74.63855) 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 Pampa Hermosa Places mapped inside Pampa Hermosa in open map data, by type. - Hotels2 - Schools30 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 Satipo Province - Coviriali - Llaylla - Mazamari - Pangoa - Rio Negro - Rio Tambo - Satipo - Vizcatan del Ene ## Quick answers - Where is Pampa Hermosa?In Satipo Province, Junin Department, Peru - What borders Pampa Hermosa?Andamarca, Comas, Coviriali, Llaylla, Monobamba, Pichanaqui, Satipo and Vitoc - What is there to see in Pampa Hermosa?Catarata Gallito de las Rocas, La comarca del Wally - What time zone is Pampa Hermosa in?UTC−5 - What currency is used in Pampa Hermosa?Sol (PEN) - What language is spoken in Pampa Hermosa?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Pampa Hermosa?32 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Pampa Hermosa?Settlements lie between 796 m and 4,167 m - What is the highest point in Pampa Hermosa?Cerro Untay Paccha (4,724 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Pampa Hermosa?January to December - Where is the nearest hospital to Pampa Hermosa?Hospital Pangoa, about 29 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Pampa Hermosa?Banco de la Nación, about 35 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pampa Hermosa?Grifo Vásquez, about 30 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Pampa Hermosa?PE120605 (OCHA common operational dataset)