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Illapel, Coquimbo Region, Chile – Chile Flag

Current Date And Time In Illapel, Chile

Saturday, 25 July 2026
05:54:08 CLT
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (CLT)
Population: 22,816
District: Provincia de Choapa

🌎 Illapel, Coquimbo Region, Chile – Profile & Geographic Data


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.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Illapel, Coquimbo Region Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameIllapel
District / CountyProvincia de Choapa
StateCoquimbo Region
CountryChile
ContinentSouth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population22,816
Area6.58 km² (2.54 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Coquimbo Region#5 of 15 cities with population data
Currency
NameChilean Peso
Code ISO-4217CLP
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+56
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.cl
Elevation
In Meter312
In Feet1,024
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 Capital192 km North of La Serena
Nearest City in Another CountryTamberías, 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 Length10h 30m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Santiago
Founded / Incorporated1752-01-01

Illapel – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Illapel, Coquimbo Region

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Illapel

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

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Illapel

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

💰 Currency Used in Illapel

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

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Illapel

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

📊 Illapel's Standing Within Coquimbo Region

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

📊 How This Illapel Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Illapel into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Illapel to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Coquimbo Region market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Illapel. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Illapel

👥 What is the population of 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.

📐 How large is Illapel in square kilometers?

Illapel spans approximately 6.58 square kilometers (2.54 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Illapel in?

Illapel sits within Provincia de Choapa, is part of Coquimbo Region in Chile. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Illapel in?

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.

💰 What currency is used in Illapel?

Businesses and shops in Illapel price in Chilean peso (CLP), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Illapel currency page.

📍 How far is Illapel from the state capital?

Illapel is about 192 km North of La Serena, the capital of Coquimbo Region. See cities near Illapel for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

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.