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Caracoto, Puno, Peru – Peru Flag

Current Date And Time In Caracoto, Peru

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:28:34 PET
State: Puno
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
Population: 782
District: Provincia de San Román

🌎 Caracoto, Puno, Peru – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Caracoto, Puno Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameCaracoto
District / CountyProvincia de San Román
StatePuno
CountryPeru
ContinentSouth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population782
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSub-District Headquarters
Population Rank in Puno#33 of 70 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 Meter3,831
In Feet12,570
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-15.57
Longitude-70.1
Decimal Degrees (DD)15.568° S 70.102° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)15° 34' 4" S 70° 6' 9" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)15° 34.07' S 70° 6.15' W
Location Context
Distance to Puno Capital31 km South-Southeast of Puno
Nearest City in Another CountryYumani, Bolivia (115 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🔥 05:57 AM
Sunset🌅 05:33 PM
Day Length11h 35m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code21108
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Lima

Caracoto – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Caracoto, Puno

Caracoto is a city situated in Puno, Peru, within South America. It falls under Provincia de San Román, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Caracoto 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 Puno

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Caracoto

The latitude and longitude of Caracoto pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 3,831 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Caracoto on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Caracoto

Caracoto 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 Caracoto

Payments and pricing in Caracoto 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. › Caracoto exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Caracoto

To ring a number in Caracoto 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 Caracoto and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Caracoto's Standing Within Puno

By recorded population, Caracoto ranks #33 of 70 cities in Puno. It lies about 31 km South-Southeast of Puno, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Puno market. › Cities near Caracoto

📊 How This Caracoto Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Caracoto

👥 What is the population of Caracoto?

Caracoto has a recorded population of approximately 782 people. That places it #33 of 70 cities with population data in Puno. Browse more cities in Puno for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Caracoto in?

Caracoto sits within Provincia de San Román, is part of Puno in Peru. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Caracoto in?

Caracoto keeps UTC -05:00. Today the sun rises around 05:57 AM and sets around 05:33 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Caracoto?

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

📍 How far is Caracoto from the state capital?

Caracoto is about 31 km South-Southeast of Puno, the capital of Puno. See cities near Caracoto for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Caracoto lands you closest to Yumani, Bolivia, about 115 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Caracoto sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.