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Current Date And Time In El Alto, Argentina

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:22:54 ART
State: Catamarca
Currency: Argentine Peso (ARS)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (ART)
District: Departamento de El Alto

🗺 Map of El Alto, Catamarca, Argentina – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of El Alto, a city in Catamarca, Argentina, located in South America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for El Alto — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of El Alto.

Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into South America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Argentina operations.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of El Alto, Catamarca

📍 LATITUDE
28.311°
South (S)
📍 LONGITUDE
65.364°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)28.3106° S65.3644° W
Signed Decimal Degrees-28.3106-65.3644
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)28° 18' 38" S65° 21' 52" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)28° 18.6366' S65° 21.8664' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in El Alto Today

🔥 SUNRISE
07:54 AM
🌅 SUNSET
06:58 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
11h 4m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
01:26 PM
Calculated for today (12 Aug 2026) from El Alto’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 El Alto’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
3,152 km
(1,958 mi) • El Alto is in the southern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
6,406 km
(3,981 mi) • El Alto is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
28.311° N, 114.636° E
The point exactly opposite El Alto through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from El Alto, you'd surface nearest to Fangxi, China, about 4 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of El Alto

📍 Location Details

CityEl Alto
StateCatamarca (Provincia de Catamarca)
CountryArgentina
ContinentSouth America
DistrictDepartamento de El Alto
Time Zone-03:00

📈 Area & Population

Elevation977 m / 3,206 ft
GPS (DD)-28.3106, -65.3644

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of El Alto

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Catamarca
Parent Country: Argentina

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Alto to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Catamarca.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
Bañado de OvantaCatamarcaN23 km14 mi~23m🗺 View
Los AltosCatamarcaNW32 km20 mi~32m🗺 View
La MercedCatamarcaNW34 km21 mi~34m🗺 View
San JoséCatamarcaW34 km21 mi~34m🗺 View
San IsidroCatamarcaSW39 km24 mi~39m🗺 View
CatamarcaCatamarcaSW45 km28 mi~45m🗺 View

Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.

🚗 Distance from El Alto to Capitals

NATIONAL CAPITAL • Buenos Aires
964 km (599 mi)
SE of El Alto • ~16h 4m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Catamarca

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Catamarca, the home state of El Alto, along with each city's aerial distance from San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Catamarca's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Catamarca-28.4696° S-65.7852° W545 m-🗺 View Map
Tinogasta-28.0656° S-67.5644° W1,209 m-🗺 View Map
Recreo-29.2818° S-65.061° W216 m-🗺 View Map
Andalgalá-27.5819° S-66.3163° W1,080 m-🗺 View Map
Fiambalá-27.6723° S-67.6187° W1,534 m-🗺 View Map
Huillapima-28.726° S-65.9788° W467 m-🗺 View Map
Icaño-28.9195° S-65.3302° W341 m-🗺 View Map
Los Altos-28.045° S-65.4976° W455 m-🗺 View Map
Capayán-28.7744° S-66.0475° W420 m-🗺 View Map
San Antonio-28.0101° S-65.7087° W1,020 m-🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport
IATA: CTC
49 km (31 mi) from El Alto
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🌍 El Alto Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of El Alto Matter

The exact GPS location of El Alto gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Catamarca. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Catamarca state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for El Alto Mapping

Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for El Alto are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for El Alto

The satellite view of El Alto lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Argentina map

🌎 Regional Position of El Alto in Catamarca

El Alto sits within Catamarca, Argentina, in the South America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with El Alto Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of El Alto for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Catamarca. › Browse every city in Catamarca

💻 Using El Alto Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for El Alto in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Argentina. › Country geolocation database

📊 How to Use El Alto Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of El Alto directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to El Alto. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Catamarca CitiesAccess the full city directory for Catamarca ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About El Alto Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of El Alto?

The GPS coordinates of El Alto are latitude -28.3106° and longitude -65.3644°. In directional format: 28.3106° S, 65.3644° W. These coordinates mark the center of El Alto in Catamarca and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is El Alto located?

El Alto is a city in Catamarca, Argentina, on the continent of South America. It falls within Departamento de El Alto. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of El Alto?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, El Alto sits at: Latitude 28° 18' 38" S and Longitude 65° 21' 52" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

🗺 How can I view El Alto on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of El Alto is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -28.3106, -65.3644 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Alto in Catamarca. For broader context, explore the Catamarca state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to El Alto?

The nearest airport to El Alto is Coronel Felipe Varela International Airport (CTC), roughly 49 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

⛰️ What is the elevation of El Alto?

El Alto sits at an elevation of approximately 977 meters (3,206 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Catamarca.

🗺 Which cities are closest to El Alto?

The closest cities to El Alto include Bañado de Ovanta, Los Altos, La Merced. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in El Alto today?

Today in El Alto, sunrise is at 07:54 AM and sunset is at 06:58 PM, giving a day length of 11h 4m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Alto's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is El Alto from the Equator?

El Alto is approximately 3,152 km (1,958 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 6,406 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from El Alto?

The antipodal point of El Alto — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Fangxi, China, roughly 4 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.

🚗 How far is El Alto from Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina?

El Alto is approximately 964 km (599 mi) SE of Buenos Aires, the national capital of Argentina, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.