Current Date And Time In Arauco, Argentina
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
06:21:37 ART
State: La Rioja
Currency: Argentine Peso (ARS)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (ART)
Population: 13,720
District: Departamento de Arauco
Explore the interactive satellite map of Arauco, a city in La Rioja, 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 Arauco — 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 Arauco.
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.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 28.5807° S | 66.7925° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -28.5807 | -66.7925 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 28° 34' 51" S | 66° 47' 33" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 28° 34.8426' S | 66° 47.55' W |
| City | Arauco |
| State | La Rioja (Provincia de La Rioja) |
| Country | Argentina |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Departamento de Arauco |
| Time Zone | -03:00 |
| Population | 13,720 |
| Elevation | 816 m / 2,677 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -28.5807, -66.7925 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Arauco 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 La Rioja.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aimogasta | La Rioja | NW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Aminga | La Rioja | SW | 33 km | 20 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
| San Blas | La Rioja | NW | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
| Sañogasta | La Rioja | SW | 65 km | 41 mi | ~1h 5m | 🗺 View |
| Famatina | La Rioja | SW | 80 km | 50 mi | ~1h 20m | 🗺 View |
| Villa Bustos | La Rioja | S | 82 km | 51 mi | ~1h 22m | 🗺 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.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in La Rioja, the home state of Arauco, along with each city's aerial distance from La Rioja, La Rioja's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Rioja | -29.4133° S | -66.8564° W | 493 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chilecito | -29.1616° S | -67.4993° W | 1,107 m | 68 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aimogasta | -28.56° S | -66.8074° W | 828 m | 95 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chamical | -30.3594° S | -66.3139° W | 473 m | 117 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Castro Barros | -30.5802° S | -65.7263° W | 236 m | 169 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vinchina | -28.7596° S | -68.2069° W | 1,460 m | 150 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Villa Bustos | -29.2864° S | -67.0207° W | 1,021 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aminga | -28.8477° S | -66.9302° W | 1,338 m | 63 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chepes | -31.3436° S | -66.5889° W | 650 m | 216 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Famatina | -28.9226° S | -67.5202° W | 1,566 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
Capitan V A Almonacid Airport IATA: IRJ 89 km (55 mi) from Arauco |
The exact GPS location of Arauco gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside La Rioja. 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 La Rioja state-level map data
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 Arauco are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Arauco 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
Arauco sits within La Rioja, 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
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Arauco 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 La Rioja. › Browse every city in La Rioja
Coordinates for Arauco 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
The GPS coordinates of Arauco are latitude -28.5807° and longitude -66.7925°. In directional format: 28.5807° S, 66.7925° W. These coordinates mark the center of Arauco in La Rioja and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Arauco is a city in La Rioja, Argentina, on the continent of South America. It falls within Departamento de Arauco. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Arauco sits at: Latitude 28° 34' 51" S and Longitude 66° 47' 33" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Arauco has a population of approximately 13,720 people. This is roughly 3.567% of La Rioja's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in La Rioja.
The interactive satellite map of Arauco is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -28.5807, -66.7925 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Arauco in La Rioja. For broader context, explore the La Rioja state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Arauco is Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ), roughly 89 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Arauco is approximately 93 km (58 mi) from La Rioja, the capital of La Rioja, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in La Rioja.
Arauco sits at an elevation of approximately 816 meters (2,677 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for La Rioja.
The closest cities to Arauco include Aimogasta, Aminga, San Blas. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Arauco, sunrise is at 08:00 AM and sunset is at 07:04 PM, giving a day length of 11h 4m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Arauco's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Arauco is approximately 3,182 km (1,977 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 6,529 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Arauco — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Baishui, China, roughly 17 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.
Arauco is approximately 1,041 km (647 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.
