Current Date And Time In Potosí, Bolivia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
04:32:06 BOT
State: Potosí Department
Currency: Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (BOT)
Population: 141,251
Explore the interactive satellite map of Potosí, a city in Potosí 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 Potosí — 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 Potosí.
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) | 19.5836° S | 65.7531° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -19.5836 | -65.7531 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 19° 35' 1" S | 65° 45' 11" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 19° 35.0166' S | 65° 45.1836' W |
| City | Potosí |
| State | Potosí Department (Departamento de Potosi) |
| Country | Bolivia |
| Continent | South America |
| Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Founded | 1545-01-01 |
| Population | 141,251 |
| Area (km²) | 118.22 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 45.64 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,194.81 /km² |
| Elevation | 3,967 m / 13,016 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -19.5836, -65.7531 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Potosí 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 Potosí Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betanzos | Potosí Department | E | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Ckochas | Potosí Department | E | 100 km | 62 mi | ~1h 40m | 🗺 View |
| Colquechaca | Potosí Department | N | 102 km | 63 mi | ~1h 42m | 🗺 View |
| Santiago de Cotagaita | Potosí Department | S | 138 km | 85 mi | ~2h 18m | 🗺 View |
| Colchani | Potosí Department | SW | 147 km | 91 mi | ~2h 27m | 🗺 View |
| Uyuni | Potosí Department | SW | 148 km | 92 mi | ~2h 28m | 🗺 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 Potosí Department, the home state of Potosí, along with each city's aerial distance from Potosí, Potosí 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villazón | -22.0866° S | -65.5942° W | 3,455 m | 279 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Llallagua | -18.4249° S | -66.5778° W | 3,750 m | 155 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tupiza | -21.4435° S | -65.7188° W | 2,961 m | 207 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ckochas | -19.9071° S | -64.8648° W | 3,378 m | 100 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Colchani | -20.3° S | -66.9333° W | 3,668 m | 147 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Uyuni | -20.4597° S | -66.825° W | 3,673 m | 148 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Uncía | -18.4671° S | -66.5671° W | 3,788 m | 151 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Porco | -21.053° S | -66.4302° W | 3,990 m | 178 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Betanzos | -19.5529° S | -65.454° W | 3,329 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santa Bárbara | -20.9167° S | -66.05° W | 4,732 m | 151 km | 🗺 View Map |
Alcantarí International Airport IATA: SRE 74 km (46 mi) from Potosí |
The exact GPS location of Potosí gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Potosí 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 Potosí 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 Potosí are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Potosí 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
Potosí sits within Potosí 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 Potosí 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 Potosí Department. › Browse every city in Potosí Department
Coordinates for Potosí 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 Potosí are latitude -19.5836° and longitude -65.7531°. In directional format: 19.5836° S, 65.7531° W. These coordinates mark the center of Potosí in Potosí Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Potosí is a city in Potosí 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, Potosí sits at: Latitude 19° 35' 1" S and Longitude 65° 45' 11" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Potosí has a population of approximately 141,251 people. This is roughly 16.493% of Potosí Department's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Potosí Department.
The interactive satellite map of Potosí is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -19.5836, -65.7531 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Potosí in Potosí Department. For broader context, explore the Potosí Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Potosí is Alcantarí International Airport (SRE), roughly 74 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Potosí sits at an elevation of approximately 3,967 meters (13,016 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Potosí Department.
The closest cities to Potosí include Betanzos, Ckochas, Colquechaca. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Potosí, sunrise is at 06:44 AM and sunset is at 06:11 PM, giving a day length of 11h 26m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Potosí's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Potosí is approximately 2,180 km (1,355 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 6,896 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Potosí — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Shangchuan, China, roughly 283 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.
Potosí is approximately 80 km (50 mi) NE of Sucre, the national capital of Bolivia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
