
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Zapala, a city in Neuquen, Argentina in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Zapala — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Zapala | |
| District / County | Departamento de Zapala | |
| State | Neuquen | |
| Country | Argentina | |
| Continent | South America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 31,534 | |
| Area | 452.00 km² (174.52 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Neuquen | #3 of 24 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Argentine Peso | |
| Code ISO-4217 | ARS | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +54 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ar | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 1,019 | |
| In Feet | 3,343 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -38.9 | |
| Longitude | -70.07 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 38.901° S 70.067° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 54' 2" S 70° 4' 0" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 54.03' S 70° 4' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Neuquen Capital | 174 km East of Neuquén | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Lonquimay, Chile (114 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -03:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 08:29 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:01 PM | |
| Day Length | 10h 31m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | Q8340 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Argentina/Salta | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1913-01-01 |
Zapala is a city situated in Neuquen, Argentina, within South America. It falls under Departamento de Zapala, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Zapala as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Neuquen
The latitude and longitude of Zapala pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,019 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Zapala on the map
Zapala runs on UTC -03:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Zapala run on Argentine Peso (ARS), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Zapala exchange rates
To ring a number in Zapala from outside Argentina, dial +54 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Zapala and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Zapala ranks #3 of 24 cities in Neuquen. It lies about 174 km East of Neuquén, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Neuquen market. › Cities near Zapala
Zapala has a recorded population of approximately 31,534 people. That places it #3 of 24 cities with population data in Neuquen. Browse more cities in Neuquen for comparison.
Zapala spans approximately 452.00 square kilometers (174.52 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Zapala keeps UTC -03:00. Today the sun rises around 08:29 AM and sets around 07:01 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Zapala price in Argentine peso (ARS), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Zapala currency page.
Zapala is about 174 km East of Neuquén, the capital of Neuquen. See cities near Zapala for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Zapala lands you closest to Lonquimay, Chile, about 114 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Zapala sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.