North-east Peru
Iquitos was settled in 1624.
The longitude of Iquitos is 73.15 West.
The area of Iquitos is 368.9 square kilometers.
Iquitos Gnatcatcher was created in 2005.
Apostolic Vicariate of Iquitos's population is 951,400.
Apostolic Vicariate of Iquitos was created in 1900.
Colegio Nacional Iquitos was created in 1926.
The area of Apostolic Vicariate of Iquitos is 100,042 square kilometers.
Los Tigres de Iquitos was created on 2005-01-07.
the jungle city near the mouthof the amazon river is Iquitos
Iquitos is a city in northeastern Peru, located in the Amazon rainforest. The name "Iquitos" is believed to have originated from the indigenous Quechua language, possibly meaning "the place of the Iquitos," referring to a local tribe. It is known for its rich biodiversity, vibrant culture, and as a gateway to Amazonian exploration, making it a unique destination in Peru. Iquitos is also notable for being the largest city in the world that is not accessible by road, with transportation primarily by river or air.