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Matacoto, Ancash, Peru – Peru Flag

Current Date And Time In Matacoto, Peru

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:27:40 PET
State: Ancash
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
Population: 218
District: Provincia de Yungay

🌎 Matacoto, Ancash, Peru – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Matacoto, a city in Ancash, Peru in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Matacoto — 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

Matacoto, Ancash Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameMatacoto
District / CountyProvincia de Yungay
StateAncash
CountryPeru
ContinentSouth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population218
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSub-District Headquarters
Population Rank in Ancash#125 of 132 cities with population data
Currency
NamePeruvian Sol
Code ISO-4217PEN
SymbolS/.
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+51
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.pe
Elevation
In Meter2,408
In Feet7,901
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-9.18
Longitude-77.75
Decimal Degrees (DD)9.177° S 77.747° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)9° 10' 37" S 77° 44' 48" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)9° 10.62' S 77° 44.81' W
Location Context
Distance to Ancash Capital46 km South-Southeast of Huaraz
Nearest City in Another CountrySan Francisco del Vergel, Ecuador (520 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:21 AM
Sunset🌅 06:10 PM
Day Length11h 49m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code02155
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Lima

Matacoto – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Matacoto, Ancash

Matacoto is a city situated in Ancash, Peru, within South America. It falls under Provincia de Yungay, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Matacoto as a Sub-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 Ancash

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Matacoto

The latitude and longitude of Matacoto pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2,408 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Matacoto on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Matacoto

Matacoto runs on UTC -05:00. 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 Matacoto

Payments and pricing in Matacoto run on Peruvian Sol (PEN), shown with the symbol S/.. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Matacoto exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Matacoto

To ring a number in Matacoto from outside Peru, dial +51 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Matacoto and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Matacoto's Standing Within Ancash

By recorded population, Matacoto ranks #125 of 132 cities in Ancash. It lies about 46 km South-Southeast of Huaraz, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Ancash market. › Cities near Matacoto

📊 How This Matacoto Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Matacoto 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 Matacoto to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Ancash market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Matacoto. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Matacoto

👥 What is the population of Matacoto?

Matacoto has a recorded population of approximately 218 people. That places it #125 of 132 cities with population data in Ancash. Browse more cities in Ancash for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Matacoto in?

Matacoto sits within Provincia de Yungay, is part of Ancash in Peru. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Matacoto in?

Matacoto keeps UTC -05:00. Today the sun rises around 06:21 AM and sets around 06:10 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Matacoto?

Businesses and shops in Matacoto price in Peruvian sol (PEN), written with the symbol S/.. Check live rates on our Matacoto currency page.

📍 How far is Matacoto from the state capital?

Matacoto is about 46 km South-Southeast of Huaraz, the capital of Ancash. See cities near Matacoto for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Matacoto lands you closest to San Francisco del Vergel, Ecuador, about 520 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Matacoto sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.