
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ambo, a city in Huánuco Department, Peru in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Ambo — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Ambo | |
| District / County | Provincia de Ambo | |
| State | Huánuco Department | |
| Country | Peru | |
| Continent | South America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 6,865 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Sub-District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Huánuco Department | #5 of 65 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Peruvian Sol | |
| Code ISO-4217 | PEN | |
| Symbol | S/. | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +51 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .pe | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 2,098 | |
| In Feet | 6,884 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -10.13 | |
| Longitude | -76.2 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 10.131° S 76.205° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 7' 51" S 76° 12' 17" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 7.85' S 76° 12.28' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Huánuco Department Capital | 23 km North of Huánuco | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Marechal Thaumaturgo, Brazil (397 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 | 🔥 06:16 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:03 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 47m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Lima |
Ambo is a city situated in Huánuco Department, Peru, within South America. It falls under Provincia de Ambo, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Ambo 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 Huánuco Department
The latitude and longitude of Ambo pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2,098 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ambo on the map
Ambo 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
Payments and pricing in Ambo 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. › Ambo exchange rates
To ring a number in Ambo 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 Ambo and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ambo ranks #5 of 65 cities in Huánuco Department. It lies about 23 km North of Huánuco, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Huánuco Department market. › Cities near Ambo
Ambo has a recorded population of approximately 6,865 people. That places it #5 of 65 cities with population data in Huánuco Department. Browse more cities in Huánuco Department for comparison.
Ambo sits within Provincia de Ambo, is part of Huánuco Department in Peru. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.
Ambo keeps UTC -05:00. Today the sun rises around 06:16 AM and sets around 06:03 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ambo price in Peruvian sol (PEN), written with the symbol S/.. Check live rates on our Ambo currency page.
Ambo is about 23 km North of Huánuco, the capital of Huánuco Department. See cities near Ambo for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ambo lands you closest to Marechal Thaumaturgo, Brazil, about 397 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ambo sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.