Current Date And Time In La Paz Department, Bolivia
Thursday, 30 July 2026
21:38:24 BOT
Capital: La Paz
Currency: Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (BOT)
Population: 3,022,566
Area: 133,985.00 km²
State Code: L
Explore the interactive satellite map of La Paz Department, a state or administrative region of Bolivia, 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 La Paz Department — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of La Paz Department in Bolivia.
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 Bolivia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 15.0892° S | 68.5247° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -15.0892 | -68.5247 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 15° 5' 21" S | 68° 31' 29" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 15° 5.3545' S | 68° 31.4829' W |
| State / Region | La Paz Department (La Paz) |
| Country | Bolivia |
| Continent | South America |
| Capital | La Paz |
| State Code | L |
| Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Districts | 20 |
| Population | 3,022,566 |
| Area (km²) | 133,985.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 51,731.88 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 13.63 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,353 m / 4,439 ft |
| Area Rank | #3 in Bolivia |
| Population Rank | #2 of 9 in Bolivia |
| GPS (DD) | -15.0892, -68.5247 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from La Paz Department to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Bolivia.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oruro | Bolivia | SE | 355 km | 221 mi | ~4h 27m | 🗺 View |
| Beni Department | Bolivia | E | 377 km | 234 mi | ~4h 43m | 🗺 View |
| Cochabamba | Bolivia | SE | 426 km | 265 mi | ~5h 20m | 🗺 View |
| Pando | Bolivia | N | 505 km | 314 mi | ~6h 19m | 🗺 View |
| Potosí Department | Bolivia | S | 636 km | 395 mi | ~7h 57m | 🗺 View |
| Santa Cruz Department | Bolivia | E | 714 km | 444 mi | ~8h 55m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in La Paz Department, along with each city's aerial distance from La Paz, La Paz Department's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Paz | -16.5° S | -68.15° W | 3,782 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Viacha | -16.65° S | -68.3° W | 3,870 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Caranavi | -15.834° S | -67.5659° W | 986 m | 97 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Achocalla | -16.5739° S | -68.1511° W | 3,664 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Laja | -16.5333° S | -68.3833° W | 3,856 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mecapaca | -16.6683° S | -68.0181° W | 2,870 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Patacamaya | -17.2361° S | -67.9144° W | 3,874 m | 86 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Achacachi | -16.0471° S | -68.6853° W | 3,847 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Copacabana | -16.1699° S | -69.0792° W | 3,877 m | 106 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ixiamas | -13.7677° S | -68.128° W | 372 m | 304 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of La Paz Department is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Bolivia. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for La Paz Department on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Bolivia.
The satellite view of La Paz Department helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Bolivia national map
La Paz Department occupies a distinct geographic zone within Bolivia in the South America region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of La Paz Department for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Bolivia. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for La Paz Department 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Bolivia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of La Paz Department are latitude -15.0892° and longitude -68.5247°. In directional format: 15.0892° S, 68.5247° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of La Paz Department in Bolivia and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
La Paz Department is a state or administrative region of Bolivia, located in South America. Its capital city is La Paz. View the exact position of La Paz Department on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, La Paz Department is at: Latitude 15° 5' 21" S and Longitude 68° 31' 29" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
La Paz Department covers a total area of approximately 133,985.00 km² (51,731.88 mi²). This is roughly 12.20% of Bolivia's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of La Paz Department is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -15.0892, -68.5247 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate La Paz Department in Bolivia. For broader context, explore the Bolivia national map or nearby states.
Today in La Paz Department, sunrise is at 06:55 AM and sunset is at 06:25 PM, giving a day length of 11h 29m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from La Paz Department's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
La Paz Department is approximately 1,680 km (1,044 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 7,365 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of La Paz Department — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hoàng Sa, Vietnam, roughly 215 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 place.
