Jauja (Shawsha Wanka Quechua: Shawsha or Shausha, formerly in Spanish Xauxa, with pronunciation of "x" as "sh") is a city and capital of Jauja Province in Peru. It is situated in the fertile Mantaro Valley, 45 kilometres (28 mi) to the northwest of Huancayo (the capital of Junín Region), at an altitude of 3,400 metres (11,200 ft). Its population according to the 2007 census was 16,424.
Coordinates: 10°S 76°W / 10°S 76°W / -10; -76
Discover the best top things to do in Junin Region, Peru including Balcon Colonial, Plaza Principal Independencia, Parque Turistico Artesenal de Los Mates Burilado, Cruz de Huancas, Plaza De La Constitucion, Huarihuilca, Plaza de Armas de Jauja, Plaza de Armas, Plaza La Libertad, Plaza Mayor de La Merced.
Discover the best top things to do in Junin Region, Peru including Capilla Del Senor De Huarancayo, Capilla Cruz de Espinas, Capilla de Yauyos, Iglesia de Sincos, Iglesia de Huancani, Capilla de Chuclu, Virgen Inmaculada de la Concepcion, Convento de Santa Rosa de Ocopa, Cruz de Huancas, Iglesia Matriz San Juan Bautista.
Coordinates: 10°S 76°W / 10°S 76°W / -10; -76
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