Puña facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Puña
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 Puña
Location in Peru
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| Country | Peru |
| Department | Cajamarca |
| Province | Chota |
| District | Tacabamba |
Puña, also known as San Luis de Puña, is a small town in Peru. It is located in the Tacabamba District, which is part of the Chota Province. This area is found in the central part of the Cajamarca Department.
This town is famous for being the birthplace of Pedro Castillo. He served as a former president of Peru.
Where is Puña?
Puña is a rural town, meaning it is in the countryside. It takes about six hours to drive from Puña to Cajamarca. Cajamarca is the largest city in the region.
The town has homes made of adobe, which is a type of sun-dried brick. These homes are spread out on hillsides. The roads in Puña are narrow dirt paths. They often follow the edges of steep cliffs.
Life in Puña
The area around Puña has a lot of valuable minerals. Even so, many people in Puña face economic challenges. In 2021, most families earned less than US$100 each month.
Many older people live in Puña. Younger people often move away to bigger cities. They look for more opportunities there.
Famous People from Puña
- Pedro Castillo was born in Puña. He later became the president of Peru.
See also
In Spanish: Puña para niños
