# Pacaran District, Cañete Province, Lima Department – Villages

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/peru/lima/canete/pacaran/

District · Cañete Province 

# Pacaran

Pacaran is a district of Peru in Cañete Province, Lima Department. It covers **238.5 km²**. 9 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 15 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 239km²
- 15mapped services
- 1,302 mtypical elevation

## Where is Pacaran?

Pacaran lies in [Cañete Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/lima/canete/), [Lima Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/lima/), [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). It borders 7 other districts: [Allauca](https://wherepedia.org/peru/lima/yauyos/allauca/), [Chavin](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ica/chincha/chavin/), [Chocos](https://wherepedia.org/peru/lima/yauyos/chocos/), [Lunahuana](https://wherepedia.org/peru/lima/canete/lunahuana/), [Nuevo Imperial](https://wherepedia.org/peru/lima/canete/nuevo-imperial/), [Tauripampa](https://wherepedia.org/peru/lima/yauyos/tauripampa/) and [Zuñiga](https://wherepedia.org/peru/lima/canete/zuniga/). By area it is the 853rd largest of 1,873 districts in Peru. It covers 5.3% of [Cañete Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/lima/canete/). The centre of Pacaran is about 139 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. The centre point is at 12.8954° S, 76.0892° 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 Pacaran

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Pacaran: 1 viewpoint.

- Mirador Cerro · viewpoint

### Nearby, outside Pacaran

- Catapalla · ruins, Lunahuana4.5 km
- Huagil · archaeological site, Zuñiga6.9 km
- Cruz Blanca · archaeological site, Zuñiga7.4 km
- Andrés Avelino Cáceres · memorial, Lunahuana9.4 km
- Miguel Grau Seminario · memorial, Lunahuana9.4 km
- Felipe Santiago Oré Casas · memorial, Lunahuana9.4 km
- Yapana · archaeological site, Chocos10 km
- Larpa · archaeological site, Zuñiga11 km
- Bodega Viña El Paso · attraction, Lunahuana12 km
- Entrada a puente colgante San Lorenzo · attraction, Lunahuana12 km
- Sitio Arqueológico El Cascajal · archaeological site, Zuñiga12 km
- El Gran Pino · attraction, Lunahuana17 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: Pacaran

- 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) · Jauja141 km
- Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) · Lima148 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 05:33) and shortest in Jun (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 06:23, 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 Pacaran

Open gazetteers list **9 villages, towns and localities** in Pacaran. The largest with a recorded population: Pacarán (918), Romaní (318) and Antahualla (23). Settlements here lie between about 656 m and 2,951 m above sea level (median 1,302 m).

- Antahualla
- Huallhuatinco
- Huicña
- Jacalla
- Jacaya
- Pacarán
- Pueblo Nuevo
- Romani
- Romaní

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 Pacaran

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

### Hills and mountains

16 mountains.

- Cerro Mancohuilca · 3,797 m
- Cerro Mancohuilca · 3,797 m
- Cerros Puyhuanpite · 3,319 m
- Cerro Huancapuquio · 3,187 m
- Cerro Millaypata · 2,977 m
- Cerro Venado · 2,938 m
- Cerro Venado · 2,932 m
- Cerro Huisani Acarpite · 2,902 m
- Cerro Jatunpahuay · 2,825 m
- Cerro Afilador · 2,600 m
- Cerro Malpaso · 2,585 m
- Cerro Oros · 2,387 m
- Cerro Pampa Grande · 2,173 m
- Cerro Cuesta Blanca · 2,139 m
- Cerro Puente · 1,333 m
- Cerro Puntón de Antahualla · 969 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 Pacaran and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Cañete Province, the warmest month is Mar (average 12 °C) and the coolest is Jul (9 °C), after allowing for this place being about 1,199 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 41 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (8 mm) and the driest Jun (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to May**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 11 7 

Feb 12 8 

Mar 12 6 

Apr 11 2 

May 10 2 

Jun 10 1 

Jul 9 1 

Aug 9 1 

Sep 10 1 

Oct 10 2 

Nov 10 3 

Dec 11 7 

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

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Pacaran

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital CCAPS Bellavista · Nuevo Imperial 29 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-12.99830&mlon=-76.33747#map=17/-12.99830/-76.33747) 

Bank Banco de la Nación · Lunahuana 9.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-12.96283&mlon=-76.14101#map=17/-12.96283/-76.14101) 

Petrol pump Grifo artesanal · Zuñiga 8.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-12.85950&mlon=-76.02566#map=17/-12.85950/-76.02566) 

Hotel Hotel Hacienda Guizado Portillo - Pacarán · Pacaran 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-12.89920&mlon=-76.08955#map=17/-12.89920/-76.08955) 

Mall Piñateria Novedades Lucy · Quilmana 32 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-12.95166&mlon=-76.38253#map=17/-12.95166/-76.38253) 

School Colegio 20175 Romaní Pacarán · Pacaran 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-12.87813&mlon=-76.06855#map=17/-12.87813/-76.06855) 

College IESTP "Pacarán" · Pacaran 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-12.86670&mlon=-76.05494#map=17/-12.86670/-76.05494) 

Police station Comisaría Zúñiga · Zuñiga 8.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=-12.86037&mlon=-76.02249#map=17/-12.86037/-76.02249) 

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 Pacaran

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

- Hotels7
- Schools4
- Colleges and universities1
- Restaurants3

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 Cañete Province

- Asia
- Calango
- Cerro Azul
- Chilca
- Coayllo
- Imperial
- Lunahuana
- Mala
- Nuevo Imperial
- Quilmana
- San Antonio
- San Luis
- San Vicente de Cañete
- Santa Cruz de Flores
- Zuñiga

## Quick answers

- Where is Pacaran?In Cañete Province, Lima Department, Peru
- What borders Pacaran?Allauca, Chavin, Chocos, Lunahuana, Nuevo Imperial, Tauripampa and Zuñiga
- What is there to see in Pacaran?Mirador Cerro
- What time zone is Pacaran in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Pacaran?Sol (PEN)
- What language is spoken in Pacaran?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Pacaran?9 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Pacaran?Settlements lie between 656 m and 2,951 m
- What is the highest point in Pacaran?Cerro Mancohuilca (3,797 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Pacaran?November to May
- Where is the nearest hospital to Pacaran?CCAPS Bellavista, about 29 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Pacaran?Banco de la Nación, about 9.4 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Pacaran?Grifo artesanal, about 8.0 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of Pacaran?PE150511 (OCHA common operational dataset)