Fun facts about Pucallpa
5 facts - tap any card to flip it and learn more.
Pucallpa originated in the central jungle between Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia.
Pucallpa
Peru
Pucallpa is a city in eastern Peru located on the banks of the Ucayali River, a major tributary of the Amazon River. It is the capital of the Ucayali region, the Coronel Portillo Province and the Calleria District.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: EdsonFuentesMera · CC BY-SA 4.0
Pucallpa has a tropical monsoon climate with an average temperature of 26 °C.
Pucallpa
Peru
Pucallpa is a city in eastern Peru located on the banks of the Ucayali River, a major tributary of the Amazon River. It is the capital of the Ucayali region, the Coronel Portillo Province and the Calleria District.
From the “Geography” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: EdsonFuentesMera · CC BY-SA 4.0
As of 2017, Pucallpa was home to a population of 341,465 inhabitants.
Pucallpa
Peru
Pucallpa is a city in eastern Peru located on the banks of the Ucayali River, a major tributary of the Amazon River. It is the capital of the Ucayali region, the Coronel Portillo Province and the Calleria District.
From the “Demographics” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: EdsonFuentesMera · CC BY-SA 4.0
Pucallpa is home to 9 municipal markets, with 5 located in the district of Callería.
Pucallpa
Peru
Pucallpa is a city in eastern Peru located on the banks of the Ucayali River, a major tributary of the Amazon River. It is the capital of the Ucayali region, the Coronel Portillo Province and the Calleria District.
From the “Economy” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: EdsonFuentesMera · CC BY-SA 4.0
The predominant religion in Pucallpa is Christianity, with a significant tradition of the festival of San Juan.
Pucallpa
Peru
Pucallpa is a city in eastern Peru located on the banks of the Ucayali River, a major tributary of the Amazon River. It is the capital of the Ucayali region, the Coronel Portillo Province and the Calleria District.
From the “Culture” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: EdsonFuentesMera · CC BY-SA 4.0