
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Illapel, a city in Coquimbo Region, Chile in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Illapel — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Illapel | |
| District / County | Provincia de Choapa | |
| State | Coquimbo Region | |
| Country | Chile | |
| Continent | South America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 22,816 | |
| Area | 6.58 km² (2.54 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Coquimbo Region | #5 of 15 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Chilean Peso | |
| Code ISO-4217 | CLP | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +56 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .cl | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 312 | |
| In Feet | 1,024 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -31.63 | |
| Longitude | -71.17 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 31.633° S 71.17° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 38' 1" S 71° 10' 11" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 38.01' S 71° 10.18' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Coquimbo Region Capital | 192 km North of La Serena | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Tamberías, Argentina (167 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -06:00 to -04:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 07:36 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:06 PM | |
| Day Length | 10h 30m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Santiago | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1752-01-01 |
Illapel is a city situated in Coquimbo Region, Chile, within South America. It falls under Provincia de Choapa, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Illapel 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 Coquimbo Region
The latitude and longitude of Illapel pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 312 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Illapel on the map
Illapel runs on UTC -06:00 to -04:00. 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 Illapel run on Chilean Peso (CLP), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Illapel exchange rates
To ring a number in Illapel from outside Chile, dial +56 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Illapel and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Illapel ranks #5 of 15 cities in Coquimbo Region. It lies about 192 km North of La Serena, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Coquimbo Region market. › Cities near Illapel
Illapel has a recorded population of approximately 22,816 people. That places it #5 of 15 cities with population data in Coquimbo Region. Browse more cities in Coquimbo Region for comparison.
Illapel spans approximately 6.58 square kilometers (2.54 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Illapel sits within Provincia de Choapa, is part of Coquimbo Region in Chile. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Illapel keeps UTC -06:00 to -04:00. Today the sun rises around 07:36 AM and sets around 06:06 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Illapel price in Chilean peso (CLP), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Illapel currency page.
Illapel is about 192 km North of La Serena, the capital of Coquimbo Region. See cities near Illapel for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Illapel lands you closest to Tamberías, Argentina, about 167 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Illapel sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.