Jesús is a town in central Peru. It serves as the capital of the province of Lauricocha in the Huánuco region.
The town is located in the Andean highlands of central Peru, a region characterized by mountainous terrain and high elevation. As a provincial capital, Jesús functions as an administrative center for the surrounding Lauricocha Province.
Jesús is distinct from other places bearing the same name, including the city of Jesús in the Cajamarca Department. The town's role as the seat of Lauricocha Province makes it a focal point for local governance in its part of the Huánuco region.