Jicamarca Radio Observatory

Jicamarca Radio Observatory is a research institute in , .
jro.igp.gob.pe
+511 3172313
  • Opening hours:
    Monday—Wednesday: 8:00 AM—6:00 PM
    Thursday: 8:00 AM—7:00 PM
  • Email: jro-imagen@jro.igp.gob.pe
  • Type: Research institute
  • Also known as: “Radio Observatorio de Jicamarca” and “ROJ”
  • Address: Lurigancho

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Cajamarquilla.

Archaeological site
Photo: Harleyca, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The archaeological site is located 25 km inland from the coastal city of , Peru; in the Jicamarca Valley, 6 km north of the . is situated 4 km southwest of Jicamarca Radio Observatory.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Huaycán.

Suburb
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 3.0.
The urban community of is a town of , , located in , approximately 16.5 kilometres east of Lima. It is home to thousands of immigrant settlers from different parts of Peru, looking to improve their standard of living and job opportunities in the city of Lima. is situated 9 km southeast of Jicamarca Radio Observatory.

Jicamarca Radio Observatory

Latitude
-11.95205° or 11° 57′ 7″ south
Longitude
-76.87551° or 76° 52′ 32″ west
Inception
1961
Operator
Geophysics Institute of Peru
Open location code
57W524XF+5Q
Open­Street­Map ID
way 804792839
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­research_institute
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Satellite Map

Discover Jicamarca Radio Observatory from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Cantera Jicamarca and Huaycoloro Biomass Thermal Power Plant.

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