Location & Surroundings
Matalaque is a village in Moquegua Department, Peru with 349 inhabitants, at 2,555 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Torata, 66 km to the south. The national capital Lima is about 830 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Rodriguez Ballon International Airport, 81 km away.
Basic Data
- Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)
Geography
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Coordinates
16° 28' 54" S, 70° 49' 34" W
- Elevation DEM: 2555 m
- Timezone America/Lima
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Population 349
- Pop. Density 523 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Sol (PEN)
- Phone Prefix +51
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:40
- Sunrise 05:04
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 44 min
Nearby
Weather in Matalaque
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matalaque, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 3.3 to 13.0 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 1,001 W/m2.
Temperature
4.8 C
Wind
3.3 m/s S (192 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,019.4 hPa
Clouds
54 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 4.8 | 3.3 | 192 | 73 | 1,019.4 | - / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 3.3 | 0.5 | 151 | 72 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.3 | 0.6 | 120 | 39 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 67.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.0 | 6.6 | 200 | 31 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1,001.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.6 | 3.4 | 190 | 66 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 460.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 3.3 | 2.0 | 33 | 60 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.7 | 1.0 | 42 | 23 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 69.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.4 | 6.7 | 199 | 22 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 1,018.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 5.1 | 2.5 | 180 | 57 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 465.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.1 | 1.0 | 40 | 49 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.8 | 1.2 | 22 | 27 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 65.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.0 | 6.8 | 201 | 29 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 992.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 4.6 | 2.7 | 187 | 60 | 1,021.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 89 | 452.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matalaque?
Now 4.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 3.3 to 13.0 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 1,001 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Matalaque today?
Sunrise around 05:04 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 44m.
What is the local time in Matalaque?
Local time is 04:40. Time zone: America/Lima (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Matalaque?
Matalaque is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Matalaque?
Population about 349.
What is the elevation of Matalaque?
DEM 2,555 m.
Where is Matalaque located?
It is at -16.48180, -70.82607 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matalaque in?
It is in Peru.