Current Date And Time In Tarapoto, Peru
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:50:51 PET
State: San Martín Department
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
District: Provincia de San Martín
Explore the interactive satellite map of Tarapoto, a city in San Martín Department, Peru, located in South America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Tarapoto — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Tarapoto.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into South America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Peru operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.5014° S | 76.3656° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -6.5014 | -76.3656 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 30' 5" S | 76° 21' 56" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 30.0834' S | 76° 21.9336' W |
| City | Tarapoto |
| State | San Martín Department (San Martin) |
| Country | Peru |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Provincia de San Martín |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Elevation | 271 m / 889 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -6.5014, -76.3656 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Tarapoto to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around San Martín Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Banda | San Martín Department | E | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Morales | San Martín Department | NW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Las Palmas | San Martín Department | SE | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Bello Horizonte | San Martín Department | SE | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Juan Guerra | San Martín Department | SE | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Cacatachi | San Martín Department | NW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in San Martín Department, the home state of Tarapoto, along with each city's aerial distance from Moyobamba, San Martín Department's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moyobamba | -6.0344° S | -76.9742° W | 741 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Juanjuí | -7.177° S | -76.7277° W | 278 m | 130 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tocache | -8.1877° S | -76.5205° W | 498 m | 245 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rioja | -6.0568° S | -77.1665° W | 831 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Banda | -6.4927° S | -76.3422° W | 386 m | 86 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Uchiza | -8.4592° S | -76.4633° W | 563 m | 275 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bellavista | -7.0561° S | -76.5911° W | 319 m | 121 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saposoa | -6.934° S | -76.7716° W | 311 m | 102 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tabalosos | -6.35° S | -76.6833° W | 1,162 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lamas | -6.4167° S | -76.5333° W | 814 m | 65 km | 🗺 View Map |
Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport IATA: TPP 1 km (1 mi) from Tarapoto |
The exact GPS location of Tarapoto gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside San Martín Department. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare San Martín Department state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Tarapoto are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Tarapoto lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Peru map
Tarapoto sits within San Martín Department, Peru, in the South America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Tarapoto for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across San Martín Department. › Browse every city in San Martín Department
Coordinates for Tarapoto in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Peru. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Tarapoto are latitude -6.5014° and longitude -76.3656°. In directional format: 6.5014° S, 76.3656° W. These coordinates mark the center of Tarapoto in San Martín Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Tarapoto is a city in San Martín Department, Peru, on the continent of South America. It falls within Provincia de San Martín. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Tarapoto sits at: Latitude 6° 30' 5" S and Longitude 76° 21' 56" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Tarapoto is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -6.5014, -76.3656 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Tarapoto in San Martín Department. For broader context, explore the San Martín Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Tarapoto is Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport (TPP), roughly 1 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Tarapoto is approximately 85 km (53 mi) from Moyobamba, the capital of San Martín Department, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in San Martín Department.
Tarapoto sits at an elevation of approximately 271 meters (889 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for San Martín Department.
The closest cities to Tarapoto include La Banda, Morales, Las Palmas. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Tarapoto, sunrise is at 06:12 AM and sunset is at 06:08 PM, giving a day length of 11h 55m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Tarapoto's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Tarapoto is approximately 724 km (450 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 8,446 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Tarapoto — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Kampung Telaga Papan, Malaysia, roughly 137 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Tarapoto is approximately 620 km (386 mi) S of Lima, the national capital of Peru, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
