Current Date And Time In Mecapaca, Bolivia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:26:18 BOT
State: La Paz Department
Currency: Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (BOT)
Population: 13,289
Explore the interactive satellite map of Mecapaca, a city in La Paz Department, 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 Mecapaca — 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 Mecapaca.
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) | 16.6683° S | 68.0181° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -16.6683 | -68.0181 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 16° 40' 6" S | 68° 1' 5" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 16° 40.0974' S | 68° 1.0848' W |
| City | Mecapaca |
| State | La Paz Department (La Paz) |
| Country | Bolivia |
| Continent | South America |
| Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Population | 13,289 |
| Elevation | 2,870 m / 9,416 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -16.6683, -68.0181 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Mecapaca 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 Paz Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achocalla | La Paz Department | NW | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| La Paz | La Paz Department | NW | 23 km | 15 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Viacha | La Paz Department | W | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Laja | La Paz Department | W | 42 km | 26 mi | ~42m | 🗺 View |
| Pucarani | La Paz Department | NW | 57 km | 36 mi | ~57m | 🗺 View |
| Viloco | La Paz Department | SE | 59 km | 37 mi | ~59m | 🗺 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 Paz Department, the home state of Mecapaca, along with each city's aerial distance from La Paz, La Paz Department'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 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 |
| 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 |
| Pucarani | -16.3996° S | -68.4775° W | 3,865 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
El Alto International Airport IATA: LPB 25 km (16 mi) from Mecapaca |
The exact GPS location of Mecapaca gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside La Paz Department. 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 Paz Department 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 Mecapaca are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Mecapaca 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 Bolivia map
Mecapaca sits within La Paz Department, Bolivia, 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 Mecapaca 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 Paz Department. › Browse every city in La Paz Department
Coordinates for Mecapaca 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 Bolivia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Mecapaca are latitude -16.6683° and longitude -68.0181°. In directional format: 16.6683° S, 68.0181° W. These coordinates mark the center of Mecapaca in La Paz Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Mecapaca is a city in La Paz Department, Bolivia, on the continent of South America. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Mecapaca sits at: Latitude 16° 40' 6" S and Longitude 68° 1' 5" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Mecapaca has a population of approximately 13,289 people. This is roughly 0.440% of La Paz Department's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in La Paz Department.
The interactive satellite map of Mecapaca is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -16.6683, -68.0181 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Mecapaca in La Paz Department. For broader context, explore the La Paz Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Mecapaca is El Alto International Airport (LPB), roughly 25 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Mecapaca is approximately 23 km (15 mi) from La Paz, the capital of La Paz Department, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in La Paz Department.
Mecapaca sits at an elevation of approximately 2,870 meters (9,416 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for La Paz Department.
The closest cities to Mecapaca include Achocalla, La Paz, Viacha. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Mecapaca, sunrise is at 06:49 AM and sunset is at 06:23 PM, giving a day length of 11h 33m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Mecapaca's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Mecapaca is approximately 1,856 km (1,153 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 7,254 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Mecapaca — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hoàng Sa, Vietnam, roughly 42 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.
Mecapaca is approximately 393 km (244 mi) SE of Sucre, the national capital of Bolivia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
