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Matapalo, Tumbes, Peru – Peru Flag

Current Date And Time In Matapalo, Peru

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
00:07:48 PET
State: Tumbes
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
Population: 343
District: Provincia de Zarumilla

🌎 Matapalo, Tumbes, Peru – Profile & Geographic Data


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

Matapalo, Tumbes Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameMatapalo
District / CountyProvincia de Zarumilla
StateTumbes
CountryPeru
ContinentSouth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population343
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSub-District Headquarters
Population Rank in Tumbes#16 of 16 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 Meter64
In Feet210
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-3.68
Longitude-80.2
Decimal Degrees (DD)3.682° S 80.199° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)3° 40' 56" S 80° 11' 58" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)3° 40.94' S 80° 11.97' W
Location Context
Distance to Tumbes Capital30 km West-Northwest of Tumbes
Nearest City in Another CountryArenillas, Ecuador (21 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🔥 06:25 AM
Sunset🌅 06:26 PM
Day Length12h 1m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code24250
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Lima

Matapalo – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Matapalo, Tumbes

Matapalo is a city situated in Tumbes, Peru, within South America. It falls under Provincia de Zarumilla, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Matapalo 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 Tumbes

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Matapalo

The latitude and longitude of Matapalo pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 64 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Matapalo on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Matapalo

Matapalo 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 Matapalo

Payments and pricing in Matapalo 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. › Matapalo exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Matapalo

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

📊 Matapalo's Standing Within Tumbes

By recorded population, Matapalo ranks #16 of 16 cities in Tumbes. It lies about 30 km West-Northwest of Tumbes, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Tumbes market. › Cities near Matapalo

📊 How This Matapalo Data Helps You

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Matapalo

👥 What is the population of Matapalo?

Matapalo has a recorded population of approximately 343 people. That places it #16 of 16 cities with population data in Tumbes. Browse more cities in Tumbes for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Matapalo in?

Matapalo sits within Provincia de Zarumilla, is part of Tumbes in Peru. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Matapalo in?

Matapalo keeps UTC -05:00. Today the sun rises around 06:25 AM and sets around 06:26 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Matapalo?

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

📍 How far is Matapalo from the state capital?

Matapalo is about 30 km West-Northwest of Tumbes, the capital of Tumbes. See cities near Matapalo for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Matapalo lands you closest to Arenillas, Ecuador, about 21 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Matapalo sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.