Huánuco facts for kids
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Huánuco
Wanuku
Caballeros del León de Huánuco
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      Top:San Sebastian Church and Huanuco San Sebastian Park, Second:Calicaoto Bridge and Huallagu River, A street of July 28 Merced Passage of Huanuco, Third:Huanuco Carthedral and Almas Square, Huanuco Saint Domingo Park, Bottom:Kotosh Ruin and Kotosh Temple of the Crossed Hands (all item of left to right)
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 Huánuco
Location in Peru
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| Country |  Peru |
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| Region | Huánuco | ||
| Province | Huánuco | ||
| Founded | 15 August 1539 | ||
| Founded by | Gómez de Alvarado y Contreras | ||
| Elevation | 1,880 m (6,170 ft) | ||
| Population
(2017)
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| • Total | 196,627 | ||
| • Estimate
(2015)
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175,068 | ||
| Demonym(s) | huanuqueño/a | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (PET) | ||
Huánuco (pronounced WAH-noo-koh) is a lively city in central Peru. It's also known as Wanuku in the Quechua language. This city is the capital of the Huánuco Region and the Huánuco District. In 2017, about 196,627 people lived here. Huánuco is special because the Higueras River flows into the Huallaga River here. The Huallaga is one of Peru's biggest rivers!
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History of Huánuco
The city of Huánuco was first started by a Spanish explorer named Gómez de Alvarado in 1539. It was built near an Inca town called Wanako, which belonged to the Yarowilca group.
A long time ago, during the Inca Empire, Huánuco was an important place. It was known for providing special young women, called Aclla nuns, for the capital city of Cusco.
Later, in 1541, the city was moved to where it is today, in the Pillco Valley.
Geography and Climate
Huánuco's Weather
Huánuco has a mild semi-arid climate. This means it's usually warm and sunny, but not too hot or too cold. The temperatures are nice all year round. This is because the city is high up, about 1,880 meters (6,168 feet) above sea level.
| Climate data for Huánuco, elevation 1,919 m (6,296 ft), (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 26.1 (79.0) |
26.0 (78.8) |
25.9 (78.6) |
26.8 (80.2) |
27.1 (80.8) |
26.5 (79.7) |
26.2 (79.2) |
26.7 (80.1) |
27.0 (80.6) |
27.0 (80.6) |
27.0 (80.6) |
26.2 (79.2) |
26.5 (79.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 15.3 (59.5) |
15.4 (59.7) |
15.2 (59.4) |
14.8 (58.6) |
13.9 (57.0) |
12.6 (54.7) |
11.7 (53.1) |
12.5 (54.5) |
13.9 (57.0) |
14.9 (58.8) |
15.6 (60.1) |
15.2 (59.4) |
14.3 (57.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 53.1 (2.09) |
59.0 (2.32) |
76.9 (3.03) |
34.4 (1.35) |
11.7 (0.46) |
5.5 (0.22) |
4.1 (0.16) |
6.7 (0.26) |
12.9 (0.51) |
43.5 (1.71) |
50.0 (1.97) |
70.0 (2.76) |
427.8 (16.84) |
| Source: National Meteorology and Hydrology Service of Peru | |||||||||||||
Education
Schools in Huánuco
- C.S. Colegio de Ciencias
- CNA UNHEVAL
- G.U.E. Leoncio Prado
- C.S. San Luis Gonzaga
Universities in Huánuco
- Universidad Nacional "Hermilio Valdizán"
- Universidad Privada "Huánuco"
Famous People from Huánuco
Many important people have come from Huánuco:
- Mariano Ignacio Prado - He was a President and a General, born in 1825.
- Leoncio Prado - A brave Colonel and hero. He fought in Cuba and helped defend Peru.
- Javier Pulgar Vidal - A well-known geographer, born in Panao Province.
- Daniel Alomía Robles - A music composer and expert in cultures, born in 1871. He is famous for the song El Cóndor Pasa.
- Johan Fano - A professional football (soccer) player.
- Beker Fabian - A talented poet and writer.
Getting Around Huánuco
Huánuco has its own airport, called Alférez FAP David Figueroa Fernandini Airport. This makes it easy to fly in and out of the city. One of Peru's main highways also goes through Huánuco. This road connects the capital city, Lima, with other important places like Tingo Maria and Pucallpa in the Peruvian Amazon.
See also
In Spanish: Huánuco para niños
