
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Alerta, a city in Madre de Dios, Peru in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Alerta — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Alerta | |
| District / County | Tahuamanu | |
| State | Madre de Dios | |
| Country | Peru | |
| Continent | South America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 986 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Madre de Dios | #7 of 13 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 | 256 | |
| In Feet | 840 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -11.66 | |
| Longitude | -69.24 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 11.658° S 69.235° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 39' 30" S 69° 14' 8" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 39.5' S 69° 14.13' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Madre de Dios Capital | 104 km South of Puerto Maldonado | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Cobija, Bolivia (87 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 | 🔥 05:49 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:34 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 44m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Lima |
Alerta is a city situated in Madre de Dios, Peru, within South America. It falls under Tahuamanu, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Alerta as a Populated Place. 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 Madre de Dios
The latitude and longitude of Alerta pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 256 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Alerta on the map
Alerta 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 Alerta 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. › Alerta exchange rates
To ring a number in Alerta 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 Alerta and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Alerta ranks #7 of 13 cities in Madre de Dios. It lies about 104 km South of Puerto Maldonado, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Madre de Dios market. › Cities near Alerta
Alerta has a recorded population of approximately 986 people. That places it #7 of 13 cities with population data in Madre de Dios. Browse more cities in Madre de Dios for comparison.
Alerta sits within Tahuamanu, is part of Madre de Dios in Peru. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Alerta keeps UTC -05:00. Today the sun rises around 05:49 AM and sets around 05:34 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Alerta price in Peruvian sol (PEN), written with the symbol S/.. Check live rates on our Alerta currency page.
Alerta is about 104 km South of Puerto Maldonado, the capital of Madre de Dios. See cities near Alerta for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Alerta lands you closest to Cobija, Bolivia, about 87 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Alerta sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.