# Madre de Dios Department, Peru – Provinces, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/peru/madre-de-dios/

Department · Peru 

# Madre de Dios Department

Madre de Dios Department is a department of Peru. It had an estimated **197,096 people** in 2024 on 84,617 km² (about 2.3 per km²). Its main town is Puerto Maldonado. It is divided into 3 provinces. 700 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 624 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 197,096people (2024)
- 84,617km²
- 3provinces
- 624mapped services

## How many people live in Madre de Dios Department?

Madre de Dios Department had an estimated **197,096 people** in 2024 — 0.6% of Peru, the least populous of 25 departments. There are 780 women for every 1,000 men (below the Peru figure of 1,017). Spread over 84,617 km², that is about **2.3 people per km²**, the least densely populated of 25 departments.

24.4% of people are children under 15 and 6.6% are 65 or older; the median age is about 32 years (it is 32 across Peru). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 45 children and older people.

0–4 ****17,729**

5–9 ****16,179**

10–14 ****14,120**

15–19 ****14,145**

20–24 ****13,956**

25–29 ****17,159**

30–34 ****17,054**

35–39 ****16,512**

40–44 ****15,352**

45–49 ****12,620**

50–54 ****10,779**

55–59 ****10,250**

60–64 ****8,320**

65–69 ****5,489**

70–74 ****3,652**

75–79 ****1,798**

80+ ****1,982**

Source: [Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática - INEI via OCHA HDX, population 2024 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-per).

## Where is Madre de Dios Department?

Madre de Dios Department lies in [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). It borders 3 other departments: [Cusco Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/cusco/), [Puno Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/puno/) and [Ucayali Department](https://wherepedia.org/peru/ucayali/). By area it is the 3rd largest of 25 departments in Peru. It covers 6.6% of [Peru](https://wherepedia.org/peru/). The centre of Madre de Dios Department is about 686 km in a straight line from Lima, the capital. The centre point is at 11.6080° S, 70.7410° W.

Source: [Instituto Geográfico Nacional - IGN via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-per).

## Things to see in and around Madre de Dios Department

OpenStreetMap lists 31 named sights in Madre de Dios Department: 18 attractions; 6 viewpoints; 2 monuments; 1 museum; 1 zoo; 1 archaeological site; 1 national park; 1 nature reserve.

- Rangerstation Museum · museum
- Pusharo · archaeological site
- Manu National Park · national park
- Tambopata National Reserve · nature reserve
- Canopy Tower · viewpoint
- Laberinto · viewpoint
- Obelisco · viewpoint
- Observation Tower · viewpoint
- Overlook · viewpoint
- WildLife Watchtower · viewpoint
- Canopy Bridge · attraction
- Canopy “La Cachuela” · attraction
- Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick · attraction
- Collpa Ocho Gallinas · attraction
- Concession · attraction
- Control La Torre · attraction
- Ecoaventuras Amazonicas · attraction
- Hurray · attraction
- Lago Valencia · attraction
- Mammal Clay Lick · attraction
- Mammal clay lick · attraction
- Old Chuncho Clay Lick · attraction
- Parrot Clay Lick · attraction
- Piscina de Chorrillos · attraction
- Pyramids of Paratoari · attraction
- Tambopata Butterfly Farm · attraction
- Tudela swamp · attraction
- casa bebi · attraction
- Face of Harákmbut · monument
- Fossil beach · monument

…and 1 more.

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Madre de Dios Department

- Time zoneUTC−5, no daylight saving · America/Lima
- CurrencySol (PEN)
- Country calling code+51
- LanguagesSpanish, Quechua, Aymara
- Plug typesType A, B, C · 220 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- Padre Aldamiz International Airport (PEM) · Puerto Maldonado199 km
- Capitán Aníbal Arab Airport (CIJ) · Cobija223 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 12.8 hours, sunrise around 05:14) and shortest in Jun (about 11.4 hours, sunrise around 05:59, sunset around 17:26).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 05:29 18:13 12.7 h 

Feb 05:42 18:11 12.5 h 

Mar 05:47 17:58 12.2 h 

Apr 05:47 17:38 11.9 h 

May 05:51 17:26 11.6 h 

Jun 05:59 17:26 11.4 h 

Jul 06:03 17:33 11.5 h 

Aug 05:56 17:39 11.7 h 

Sep 05:37 17:38 12.0 h 

Oct 05:18 17:38 12.3 h 

Nov 05:08 17:46 12.6 h 

Dec 05:14 18:01 12.8 h 

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Provinces of Madre de Dios Department

Province Area km² Districts Services 

[Manu Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/madre-de-dios/manu/) 28,720 4 94 

[Tahuamanu Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/madre-de-dios/tahuamanu/) 19,915 3 53 

[Tambopata Province](https://wherepedia.org/peru/madre-de-dios/tambopata/) 35,983 4 477 

Source: [Instituto Geográfico Nacional - IGN via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-per); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Largest towns in Madre de Dios Department

- Puerto Maldonado85,024
- Tambopata38,966
- Iberia4,386
- Huepetuhe4,056
- Puerto Rosario de Laberinto3,660
- Mazuko3,586
- Alerta986
- Mavila978
- Iñapari959
- Alegría708
- La Joya545
- Santa Rosa431
- La Pastora346
- Salvación330
- Shiringayo281

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above.

## Landscape and landmarks of Madre de Dios Department

Named natural and historic features inside Madre de Dios Department, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

167 rivers and streams; 11 lakes.

- Arroyo Bay
- Lago Condenado
- Lago Iberia
- Lago Sachavacayoc
- Lago Valencia
- Laguna Amigo
- Laguna Caracol
- Laguna Endara
- Laguna Huacamayo
- Laguna Pañacocha
- Laguna Pichón
- Laguna San Juan
- Quebrada Aguablanca
- Quebrada Aguablanca
- Quebrada Aguaclara
- Quebrada Aguajalito
- Quebrada Aguanegra
- Quebrada Alianza
- Quebrada Alianza
- Quebrada Alvino
- Quebrada Avispa
- Quebrada Azul
- Quebrada Bellavista
- Quebrada Billinghurst

…and 154 more.

### Coast and islands

7 islands; 2 lagoons; 1 headland.

- Isla Ilusión
- Isla Palma Real
- Isla Playa Alta
- Isla de Fiscarrald
- Isla del Platanal
- Islas Gamitana
- Laguna Cococha
- Laguna Treschimbadas
- Playa Grande
- Punta Alfaje

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains.

- Cerro Atalaya · 3,094 m
- Cerro Colorado · 242 m

### Forests and nature

2 nature reserves; 1 park.

- Manú National Park
- Reserva Nacional Santuario Nacional Pampas del Heath
- Tambopata-Candamo Nature Reserve

### Getting around

3 airports; 1 airfield; 1 bridge.

- Alerta Airport
- Iberia Airport
- Puente Jayave
- Puerto Maldonado
- Shiringayoc/Hacienda Hda Mejia Airport

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Madre de Dios Department and the best time to visit

In Madre de Dios Department, the warmest month is Sep (average 28 °C) and the coolest is May (24 °C). About 1,641 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Feb (269 mm) and the driest Jul (30 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **May to September**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 261 

Feb 24 269 

Mar 24 198 

Apr 24 133 

May 24 70 

Jun 24 33 

Jul 24 30 

Aug 26 35 

Sep 28 62 

Oct 27 141 

Nov 26 162 

Dec 25 246 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Madre de Dios Department

Places mapped inside Madre de Dios Department in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals11
- Banks11
- ATMs2
- Petrol pumps24
- Hotels154
- Shopping malls3
- Schools235
- Colleges and universities7
- Cinemas1
- Pharmacies9
- Restaurants130
- Police stations23
- Dental clinics14

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Madre de Dios Department?In Peru
- What is the population of Madre de Dios Department?197,096 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Madre de Dios Department?About 32 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Madre de Dios Department?About 2.3 people per km²
- What borders Madre de Dios Department?Cusco Department, Puno Department and Ucayali Department
- What is there to see in Madre de Dios Department?Canopy Bridge, Canopy Tower, Canopy “La Cachuela”, Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick
- What time zone is Madre de Dios Department in?UTC−5
- What currency is used in Madre de Dios Department?Sol (PEN)
- What language is spoken in Madre de Dios Department?Spanish, Quechua, Aymara (main languages nationally)
- What is the largest town in Madre de Dios Department?Puerto Maldonado
- What is the highest point in Madre de Dios Department?Cerro Atalaya (3,094 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Madre de Dios Department?May to September
- How many hospitals are in Madre de Dios Department?11 mapped
- How many banks are in Madre de Dios Department?11 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Madre de Dios Department?2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Madre de Dios Department?24 mapped
- What is the P-code of Madre de Dios Department?PE17 (OCHA common operational dataset)