To the north it borders with the provinces of Yauli, Tarma and Chanchamayo.

The capital of the province is the city of Jauja (Quechua: Shausha or Sausa).

The city was founded by Francisco Pizarro as the first capital of Peru.

One of the highest mountains of the province is Paryaqaqa (Tulluqutu) at 5,750 metres (18,865 ft).

Other mountain are listed below:[1] Some of the largest lakes of the province are Antaqucha, Asulqucha, Challwaqucha, Llaksaqucha, Mankhaqucha, Pumaqucha, Qarwaqucha, Ñawinqucha, Warmiqucha, Wich'iqucha and Yuraqqucha.