# Santiago de Challas District, Pataz Province – Villages & Map > Source: https://wherepedia.org/peru/la-libertad/pataz/santiago-de-challas/ District · Pataz Province # Santiago de Challas Santiago de Challas is a district of Peru in Pataz Province, La Libertad Department. It covers **130.4 km²**. 31 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 14 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 130km² - 14mapped services - 3,097 mtypical elevation ## Where is Santiago de Challas? Santiago de Challas lies in [Pataz Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/la-libertad/pataz/), [La Libertad Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/la-libertad/), [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). It borders 4 other districts: [Alfonso Ugarte](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/sihuas/alfonso-ugarte/), [Huancaspata](https://wherepedia.org/peru/la-libertad/pataz/huancaspata/), [Quiches](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ancash/sihuas/quiches/) and [Urpay](https://wherepedia.org/peru/la-libertad/pataz/urpay/). By area it is the 1219th largest of 1,873 districts in Peru. It covers 3.3% of [Pataz Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/la-libertad/pataz/). The centre of Santiago de Challas is about 403 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. The centre point is at 8.4333° S, 77.3648° 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 Santiago de Challas OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Santiago de Challas: 1 archaeological site. - Restos arqueológicos Garhuash · archaeological site ### Nearby, outside Santiago de Challas - alcantarilla concreto km 0+378 · attraction, Tayabamba18 km - Alcantarilla concreto km 0+865 · attraction, Tayabamba18 km - nueva alcantarilla km 0+655 · attraction, Tayabamba18 km - alcantarilla concreto km 01+060 · attraction, Tayabamba18 km - nueva alcantarilla km 1+083 · attraction, Tayabamba18 km - nueva alcantarilla km 0+170 · attraction, Tayabamba18 km - alcantarilla concreto km 01+165 · attraction, Tayabamba18 km - nueva alcantarilla km 1+320 · attraction, Tayabamba18 km - alcantarilla de concreto km 01+500 · attraction, Tayabamba18 km - paso de agua pvc km 01+557 · attraction, Tayabamba18 km - alcantarilla de concreto km 05+975 · attraction, Tayabamba18 km - nueva alcantarilla km 5+820 · attraction, Tayabamba18 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: Santiago de Challas - 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 - FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport (CHM) · Chimbote150 km - Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport (CJA) · Cajamarca190 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Dec (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 05:46) and shortest in Jun (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:20, sunset around 17:58). 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 Santiago de Challas Open gazetteers list **31 villages, towns and localities** in Santiago de Challas. The largest with a recorded population: Challas (986), Huanchay (284), Huaganto (236), Parcoysillo (220), Miramar (126) and La Victoria (107). Settlements here lie between about 1,668 m and 3,727 m above sea level (median 3,097 m). - Chalhuacharina - Challas - Chilca Pampa - Chuchupuquio - Corhuacan - Cuypirmarca - Gagachacra - Guerhuanash - Huaganto - Huallo Marca - Huallumarca - Huanchay - Huaro - Jacaranra - La Playa - La Victoria - Miramar - Muriaco - Parcoysillo - Paria - Parispampa - Paño Irca - Playa Chica - Quishapata - Rurunchulla - Santa Cruz - Villa Florida - Viscachas - Yana Pampa - Yurjiaco - Yurpir Marca 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 Santiago de Challas Named natural and historic features inside Santiago de Challas, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Quebrada Yanga ### Hills and mountains 14 mountains. - Cerro Huaychopita · 4,086 m - Cerro Huarcayoc · 4,082 m - Cerro Pucatuyo · 3,992 m - Cerro Liclic Pampa · 3,931 m - Cerro Pucucan · 3,869 m - Cerro Challac Irca · 3,844 m - Cerro Muñancapata · 3,827 m - Cerro Llagllan · 3,803 m - Cerro Matca · 3,759 m - Cerro Gara · 3,752 m - Cerro Toro · 3,749 m - Cerro Paria Irca · 3,216 m - Cerro Huaro · 3,093 m - Cerro Ishlan · 2,408 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 Santiago de Challas and the best time to visit Using the climate of Pataz Province, the warmest month is Nov (average 12 °C) and the coolest is Jul (10 °C). About 521 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Mar (73 mm) and the driest Aug (16 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **August to June**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 12 56 Feb 12 60 Mar 12 73 Apr 11 56 May 11 38 Jun 10 18 Jul 10 20 Aug 11 16 Sep 12 22 Oct 12 46 Nov 12 60 Dec 12 57 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Santiago de Challas Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Hospital Provincial de Tayabamba · Tayabamba 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-8.27203&mlon=-77.29851#map=17/-8.27203/-77.29851) Bank Banco de la Nación · Huacrachuco 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-8.60473&mlon=-77.14890#map=17/-8.60473/-77.14890) Petrol pump Grifo Wacrachuco SAC · Huacrachuco 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-8.60062&mlon=-77.15532#map=17/-8.60062/-77.15532) Hotel Géminis · Tayabamba 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-8.27719&mlon=-77.29691#map=17/-8.27719/-77.29691) School Institución Educativa No. 80489 · Santiago de Challas 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-8.42892&mlon=-77.35450#map=17/-8.42892/-77.35450) College Faustino cimarolli · Huacrachuco 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-8.56472&mlon=-77.23584#map=17/-8.56472/-77.23584) Police station Comisaría PNP Huacrachuco · Huacrachuco 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-8.60415&mlon=-77.14924#map=17/-8.60415/-77.14924) 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 Santiago de Challas Places mapped inside Santiago de Challas 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 Pataz Province - Buldibuyo - Chillia - Huancaspata - Huaylillas - Huayo - Ongon - Parcoy - Pataz - Pias - Taurija - Tayabamba - Urpay ## Quick answers - Where is Santiago de Challas?In Pataz Province, La Libertad Department, Peru - What borders Santiago de Challas?Alfonso Ugarte, Huancaspata, Quiches and Urpay - What is there to see in Santiago de Challas?Restos arqueológicos Garhuash - What time zone is Santiago de Challas in?UTC−5 - What currency is used in Santiago de Challas?Sol (PEN) - What language is spoken in Santiago de Challas?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Santiago de Challas?31 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Santiago de Challas?Settlements lie between 1,668 m and 3,727 m - What is the highest point in Santiago de Challas?Cerro Huaychopita (4,086 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Santiago de Challas?August to June - Where is the nearest hospital to Santiago de Challas?Hospital Provincial de Tayabamba, about 19 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Santiago de Challas?Banco de la Nación, about 30 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Santiago de Challas?Grifo Wacrachuco SAC, about 30 km from the centre - What is the P-code of Santiago de Challas?PE130811 (OCHA common operational dataset)