Huancayo, Junin

Peru

Regional capital12.0687° S, 75.2103° W

Huancayo is a city located in Peru's Junin province, with a population of 456,250. It serves as a significant urban center within the region.

Population456,250

ProvinceJunin

Coordinates12.0687° S, 75.2103° W

CountryPeru

Rank in Peru#7 of 47,485

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Nearest Airports

Huancayo Airport

SPHULocal

1.3 km away

Imperial Airport

SPRLLocal

31.7 km away

Francisco Carle Airport

JAURegional

42.8 km away

About Huancayo

Situated at coordinates -12.06866° latitude and -75.21027° longitude, Huancayo lies in the Southern and Western hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 3596 meters and operates within the America/Lima timezone. Nearby cities include Chilca, Jauja, Concepción, Chupaca, and San Jeronimo De Tunan.

Huancayo ranks as the 7th largest city out of 11,157 cities in Peru. With a total urban population of 24,228,321 in the country, it is one of the more populous urban areas.

Cities in Junin

The city is the largest in Junin province, which contains 734 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Chilca, Tarma, La Oroya, Jauja, and Santa Rosa.

Chilca73,371 Tarma51,350 La Oroya33,345 Jauja21,057 Santa Rosa18,057 San Martín de Pangoa16,262 Satipo15,532 Junín15,320 San Ramón14,708 Concepción11,330

Nearby Cities

20 populated places are found within 25 km of Huancayo.

Universities in Huancayo

Huancayo is home to 3 universities and higher education institutions.

University	Founded	Type	QS
Los Andes Peruvian University	1983	—	—
National University of the Center of Peru	1959	—	—
Universidad Continental	1998	—	—

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Huancayo?

The population of Huancayo is 456,250.

In which province/state is Huancayo located?

Huancayo is located in Junin province.

What are the coordinates of Huancayo?

The coordinates of Huancayo are -12.06866° latitude and -75.21027° longitude.

What is the elevation of Huancayo?

The elevation of Huancayo is 3596 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Huancayo?

The nearest airport to Huancayo is Huancayo Airport, located 1.3 km away.

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