Palpán

Palpán is a locality in , , and has about 174 residents and an elevation of 3,643 metres. Palpán is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near the locality .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Mazur.

Archaeological site
Photo: Waterloo, CC BY 3.0.
is an archaeological site, which is situated 3 km east of Palpán.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chavinillo.

Town
Photo: Waterloo1883, CC BY-SA 4.0.
, or Chawinillu, is the capital of Yarowilca Province, located in the Huánuco Region of central . is situated 2½ km northeast of Palpán.

Palpán

Latitude
-9.86966° or 9° 52′ 11″ south
Longitude
-76.62847° or 76° 37′ 43″ west
Population
174
Elevation
3,643 metres (11,952 feet)
Open location code
672549JC+4J
Geo­Names ID
6665655
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