Iquitos, Loreto

Iquitos: This Peruvian city, with a population of approximately 377, 609, is located in the Amazon Rainforest, making it the largest city in the world inaccessible by road.

About

Quick Facts about Iquitos

Population 377,609
Country Peru
State Loreto (Peru)
County Provincia de Maynas
Postal code 65
Phone Area Codes 65
Area 468.5 km2
Official name Iquitos
Latitude & Longitude -3.7491,-73.2538
Altitude 348 feet / 106 meters
Capital city Iquitos is capital of Maynas Province, Iquitos District, Loreto
Establishment January 01, 1750 (276 years ago)
Time Zone UTC−05:00
Local time 00:27:55 (17th April 2026)

Geography

Iquitos is located at 3°44'57"S 73°15'14"W (-3.7491200, -73.2538300).

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2007 367,153 - census
2017 377,609 2.77% census
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