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Iquitos, Loreto

Peru

Regional capital3.7481° S, 73.2529° W

Iquitos is a city located in Peru, specifically in the Loreto province. With a population of 377,609, it serves as a significant urban center in the region.

Population377,609
ProvinceLoreto
Coordinates3.7481° S, 73.2529° W
CountryPeru
Rank in Peru#9 of 47,485

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Nearest Airports

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Teniente Bergerie Airport

PE-0002Local

1.1 km away

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Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport

IQTInternational

7.4 km away

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Nauta Airport

SPTALocal

94.7 km away

About Iquitos

Situated at coordinates -3.74814° latitude and -73.2529° longitude, Iquitos lies in the Southern and Western hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 107 meters and operates within the America/Lima timezone. Nearby cities include San Juan, Belen, and Yurimaguas.

Iquitos ranks #9 among 11,157 cities in Peru based on population. The total urban population of the country is 24,228,321, highlighting the city's notable size in comparison to other urban areas.

Cities in Loreto

As the largest city in the Loreto province, Iquitos ranks #1 out of 334 cities. Other notable cities within the province include San Juan, Belen, Yurimaguas, Nauta, and Contamana.

San Juan78,153Belen57,824Yurimaguas41,827Nauta14,646Contamana13,885Lagunas9,197San Antonio del Estrecho8,000Barranca5,779Ramón Castilla5,495Saquena4,362

Nearby Cities

There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Iquitos.

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BelenNeighborhood · 57,824 inhab.
1.4 km
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MunichNeighborhood
2.1 km
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Bello HorizonteCity
3.7 km
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PunchanaCity
4.1 km
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San JuanCity · 78,153 inhab.
4.4 km
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ManacamiriCity · 607 inhab.
4.6 km
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BellavistaCity
4.9 km
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San Pedro de BellavistaCity
5.6 km
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Padre CochaCity
6.2 km
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Buenos AiresCity · 88 inhab.
6.3 km
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SantaCity
6.6 km
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Rumo CochaCity
7.5 km
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San MiguelCity
7.7 km
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San José de LupunaCity · 420 inhab.
7.9 km
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Santa RitaCity · 414 inhab.
8 km
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ArenalCity
8.1 km
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San PedroCity
8.2 km
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Nueva JerusalenCity
8.4 km
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Juan Velazco AlvaradoCity
8.4 km
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AstoriaCity
9 km

Explore Peru

Users can explore additional content related to Iquitos and other cities in Peru. The site offers opportunities to compare countries, view rankings, and access a comprehensive list of cities.

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Largest cities in Peru

#1 Lima7,737,002#2 Callao1,300,000#3 Arequipa1,008,290#4 Trujillo919,899#5 Chiclayo552,508
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Iquitos?

The population of Iquitos is 377,609.

In which province/state is Iquitos located?

Iquitos is located in the Loreto province.

What are the coordinates of Iquitos?

The coordinates of Iquitos are -3.74814° latitude and -73.2529° longitude.

What is the elevation of Iquitos?

The elevation of Iquitos is 107 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Iquitos?

The nearest airport to Iquitos is Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport.

Iquitos, Peru data is included in the Bamwor global dataset, a structured database used by developers and AI systems.

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