Current Date And Time In North Cowichan, Canada
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:39:05 EDT
State: British Columbia
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 29,676
District: Cowichan Valley Regional District
Explore the interactive satellite map of North 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 North 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 North 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) | 48.8413° N | 123.686° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 48.8413 | -123.686 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 48° 50' 29" N | 123° 41' 9" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 48° 50.4798' N | 123° 41.1576' W |
| City | North Cowichan |
| State | British Columbia (Colombie-Britannique) |
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Cowichan Valley Regional District |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Founded | 1873-01-01 |
| Population | 29,676 |
| Area (km²) | 195.54 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 75.50 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 151.76 /km² |
| Elevation | 145 m / 476 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 48.8413, -123.686 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton | British Columbia | NE | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Maple Bay | British Columbia | SE | 6 km | 3 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Duncan | British Columbia | S | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Koksilah | British Columbia | S | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Chemainus | British Columbia | N | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Cowichan Bay | British Columbia | SE | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 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 North 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 27 km (17 mi) from North Cowichan |
The exact GPS location of North 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 North 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 North 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
North 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 North 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 North 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 North Cowichan are latitude 48.8413° and longitude -123.686°. In directional format: 48.8413° N, 123.686° W. These coordinates mark the center of North Cowichan in British Columbia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
North 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, North Cowichan sits at: Latitude 48° 50' 29" N and Longitude 123° 41' 9" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
North Cowichan has a population of approximately 29,676 people. This is roughly 0.532% 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 North Cowichan is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 48.8413, -123.686 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate North Cowichan in British Columbia. For broader context, explore the British Columbia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to North Cowichan is Nanaimo Airport (YCD), roughly 27 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
North Cowichan is approximately 51 km (32 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.
North Cowichan sits at an elevation of approximately 145 meters (476 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 North Cowichan include Crofton, Maple Bay, Duncan. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in North Cowichan, sunrise is at 09:02 AM and sunset is at 11:37 PM, giving a day length of 14h 34m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from North Cowichan's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
North Cowichan is approximately 5,437 km (3,378 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,062 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of North Cowichan — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,013 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.
North Cowichan is approximately 3,590 km (2,231 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.
