Current Date And Time In Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia
Monday, 27 July 2026
03:13:27 BOT
Capital: Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Currency: Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (BOT)
Population: 3,122,605
Area: 370,621.00 km²
State Code: S
Explore the interactive satellite map of Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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) | 16.7476° S | 62.0751° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -16.7476 | -62.0751 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 16° 44' 51" S | 62° 4' 30" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 16° 44.8562' S | 62° 4.506' W |
| State / Region | Santa Cruz Department (Departamento de Santa Cruz) |
| Country | Bolivia |
| Continent | South America |
| Capital | Santa Cruz de la Sierra |
| State Code | S |
| Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Districts | 15 |
| Population | 3,122,605 |
| Area (km²) | 370,621.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 143,097.51 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 4.99 /km² |
| Elevation | 368 m / 1,206 ft |
| Area Rank | #1 in Bolivia |
| Population Rank | #1 of 9 in Bolivia |
| GPS (DD) | -16.7476, -62.0751 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Santa Cruz 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cochabamba | Bolivia | W | 373 km | 232 mi | ~4h 39m | 🗺 View |
| Beni Department | Bolivia | NW | 417 km | 259 mi | ~5h 13m | 🗺 View |
| Chuquisaca Department | Bolivia | SW | 425 km | 264 mi | ~5h 19m | 🗺 View |
| Oruro | Bolivia | W | 549 km | 341 mi | ~6h 52m | 🗺 View |
| Tarija Department | Bolivia | S | 573 km | 356 mi | ~7h 10m | 🗺 View |
| Potosí Department | Bolivia | SW | 674 km | 419 mi | ~8h 26m | 🗺 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 Santa Cruz Department, along with each city's aerial distance from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Santa Cruz 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | -17.7863° S | -63.1812° W | 433 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Montero | -17.3387° S | -63.2509° W | 300 m | 50 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Camiri | -20.0406° S | -63.524° W | 761 m | 253 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Ignacio de Velasco | -16.3777° S | -60.9647° W | 582 m | 283 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Warnes | -17.5163° S | -63.1678° W | 340 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ascención de Guarayos | -15.893° S | -63.1886° W | 248 m | 211 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cotoca | -17.8167° S | -63.05° W | 387 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Villa Yapacaní | -17.4° S | -63.8333° W | 297 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Torno | -18.0001° S | -63.3871° W | 572 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ascensión | -15.7° S | -63.0833° W | 198 m | 232 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz Department on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Bolivia.
The satellite view of Santa Cruz 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
Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz Department are latitude -16.7476° and longitude -62.0751°. In directional format: 16.7476° S, 62.0751° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Santa Cruz Department in Bolivia and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Santa Cruz Department is a state or administrative region of Bolivia, located in South America. Its capital city is Santa Cruz de la Sierra. View the exact position of Santa Cruz Department on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Santa Cruz Department is at: Latitude 16° 44' 51" S and Longitude 62° 4' 30" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Santa Cruz Department covers a total area of approximately 370,621.00 km² (143,097.51 mi²). This is roughly 33.74% of Bolivia's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Santa Cruz Department is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -16.7476, -62.0751 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Santa Cruz Department in Bolivia. For broader context, explore the Bolivia national map or nearby states.
Today in Santa Cruz Department, sunrise is at 06:33 AM and sunset is at 05:55 PM, giving a day length of 11h 21m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Santa Cruz Department's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Santa Cruz Department is approximately 1,864 km (1,158 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 6,617 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Santa Cruz Department — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Catuday, Philippines, roughly 207 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.
