Huancavelica at a glance
- With about 50,000 inhabitants, Huancavelica is one of the 50 largest places in Peru.
- Huancavelica is also the centre of the region that shares its name.
- Lima, the largest city in Peru, is about 238 km away.
- The nearest bigger city is Huancayo, about 84 km away.
- Towns nearby: Ascencion (less than 1 km), Pampas (45 km) and Huayucachi (77 km).