| Official Name: | Aija |
| Pushpin Map: | Peru |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Ancash |
| Subdivision Type2: | Province |
| Subdivision Name2: | Aija |
| Subdivision Type3: | District |
| Subdivision Name3: | Aija |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Leader Name: | German Ignacio Hizo Requena |
| Settlement Type: | Town |
| Coordinates: | -9.7667°N -115°W |
Aija is a town in central Peru, capital of the province Aija in the region Ancash, on the west side of the Cordillera Negra.[1]
The famous scientist Santiago Antúnez de Mayolo was born here.
In ancient times, the city was one of the centres of Recuay culture.[2]
Stone sculpture belonging to Recuay culture has been found at Aija. In fact, Recuay style stone carvings are known as Aija.