Current Date And Time In Lake Cowichan, Canada
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:56:00 EDT
State: British Columbia
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 3,226
District: Cowichan Valley Regional District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Lake Cowichan, a city in British Columbia, Canada, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Lake Cowichan — 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 Lake Cowichan.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Canada operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 48.825° N | 124.0546° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 48.825 | -124.0546 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 48° 49' 30" N | 124° 3' 17" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 48° 49.497' N | 124° 3.2766' W |
| City | Lake Cowichan |
| State | British Columbia (Colombie-Britannique) |
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Cowichan Valley Regional District |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Founded | 1944-01-01 |
| Population | 3,226 |
| Area (km²) | 8.05 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 3.11 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 400.75 /km² |
| Elevation | 167 m / 548 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 48.825, -124.0546 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lake Cowichan 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 British Columbia.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youbou | British Columbia | NW | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Saltair | British Columbia | NE | 25 km | 16 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Ladysmith | British Columbia | NE | 25 km | 16 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Duncan | British Columbia | E | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Chemainus | British Columbia | NE | 27 km | 16 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| North Cowichan | British Columbia | E | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 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 British Columbia, the home state of Lake Cowichan, along with each city's aerial distance from Victoria, British Columbia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | 49.2497° N | -123.1193° W | 70 m | 92 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Surrey | 49.1064° N | -122.8251° W | 82 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Victoria | 48.4359° N | -123.3516° W | 18 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Burnaby | 49.2664° N | -122.9526° W | 87 m | 97 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Richmond | 49.17° N | -123.1368° W | 9 m | 83 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Newton | 49.1333° N | -122.85° W | 78 m | 86 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Coquitlam | 49.2846° N | -122.7822° W | 39 m | 103 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kelowna | 49.8831° N | -119.4857° W | 350 m | 324 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Abbotsford | 49.058° N | -122.2526° W | 114 m | 106 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Langley | 49.1011° N | -122.6588° W | 13 m | 90 km | 🗺 View Map |
Nanaimo Airport IATA: YCD 29 km (18 mi) from Lake Cowichan |
The exact GPS location of Lake Cowichan gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside British Columbia. 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 British Columbia 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 Lake Cowichan are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Lake Cowichan 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 Canada map
Lake Cowichan sits within British Columbia, Canada, in the North 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 Lake Cowichan 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 British Columbia. › Browse every city in British Columbia
Coordinates for Lake Cowichan 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 Canada. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Lake Cowichan are latitude 48.825° and longitude -124.0546°. In directional format: 48.825° N, 124.0546° W. These coordinates mark the center of Lake Cowichan in British Columbia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Lake Cowichan is a city in British Columbia, Canada, on the continent of North America. It falls within Cowichan Valley Regional District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Lake Cowichan sits at: Latitude 48° 49' 30" N and Longitude 124° 3' 17" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Lake Cowichan has a population of approximately 3,226 people. This is roughly 0.058% of British Columbia's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in British Columbia.
The interactive satellite map of Lake Cowichan is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 48.825, -124.0546 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Lake Cowichan in British Columbia. For broader context, explore the British Columbia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Lake Cowichan is Nanaimo Airport (YCD), roughly 29 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Lake Cowichan is approximately 67 km (42 mi) from Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in British Columbia.
Lake Cowichan sits at an elevation of approximately 167 meters (548 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for British Columbia.
The closest cities to Lake Cowichan include Youbou, Saltair, Ladysmith. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Lake Cowichan, sunrise is at 09:03 AM and sunset is at 11:38 PM, giving a day length of 14h 34m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Lake Cowichan's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Lake Cowichan is approximately 5,435 km (3,377 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,092 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Lake Cowichan — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,040 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.
Lake Cowichan is approximately 3,617 km (2,247 mi) E of Ottawa, the national capital of Canada, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
