Current Date And Time In Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Friday, 14 August 2026
16:38:48 BOT
State: Santa Cruz Department
Currency: Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (BOT)
Population: 1,831,434
Explore the interactive satellite map of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, a city in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra — 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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
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) | 17.7863° S | 63.1812° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -17.7863 | -63.1812 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 47' 11" S | 63° 10' 52" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 47.1774' S | 63° 10.8702' W |
| City | Santa Cruz de la Sierra |
| State | Santa Cruz Department (Departamento de Santa Cruz) |
| Country | Bolivia |
| Continent | South America |
| Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Founded | 1561-03-08 |
| Population | 1,831,434 |
| Area (km²) | 535.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 206.56 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 3,423.24 /km² |
| Elevation | 433 m / 1,421 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -17.7863, -63.1812 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Santa Cruz de la Sierra 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 Santa Cruz Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotoca | Santa Cruz Department | E | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Santa Fe | Santa Cruz Department | SE | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| La Bélgica | Santa Cruz Department | N | 27 km | 16 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Los Negros | Santa Cruz Department | W | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Paurito | Santa Cruz Department | SE | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Santa Rita | Santa Cruz Department | SW | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 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 Santa Cruz Department, the home state of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, along with each city's aerial distance from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Santa Cruz 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mineros | -17.1192° S | -63.2323° W | 254 m | 74 km | 🗺 View Map |
El Trompillo Airport IATA: SRZ 3 km (2 mi) from Santa Cruz de la Sierra |
The exact GPS location of Santa Cruz de la Sierra gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Santa Cruz de la Sierra 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
Santa Cruz de la Sierra sits within Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra 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 Santa Cruz Department. › Browse every city in Santa Cruz Department
Coordinates for Santa Cruz de la Sierra 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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra are latitude -17.7863° and longitude -63.1812°. In directional format: 17.7863° S, 63.1812° W. These coordinates mark the center of Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Santa Cruz Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is a city in Santa Cruz 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, Santa Cruz de la Sierra sits at: Latitude 17° 47' 11" S and Longitude 63° 10' 52" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Santa Cruz de la Sierra has a population of approximately 1,831,434 people. This is roughly 58.651% of Santa Cruz Department's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Santa Cruz Department.
The interactive satellite map of Santa Cruz de la Sierra is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -17.7863, -63.1812 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Santa Cruz Department. For broader context, explore the Santa Cruz Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Santa Cruz de la Sierra is El Trompillo Airport (SRZ), roughly 3 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Santa Cruz de la Sierra sits at an elevation of approximately 433 meters (1,421 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Santa Cruz Department.
The closest cities to Santa Cruz de la Sierra include Cotoca, Santa Fe, La Bélgica. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, sunrise is at 06:30 AM and sunset is at 06:03 PM, giving a day length of 11h 33m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Santa Cruz de la Sierra's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is approximately 1,980 km (1,230 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 6,697 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Santa Cruz de la Sierra — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Catuday, Philippines, roughly 358 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.
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is approximately 260 km (161 mi) SW of Sucre, the national capital of Bolivia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
