Current Date And Time In Arica, Chile
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
04:48:16 CLT
State: Arica y Parinacota Region
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (CLT)
Population: 241,653
District: Provincia de Arica
Explore the interactive satellite map of Arica, a city in Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile, 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 Arica — 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 Arica.
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 Chile operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 18.4755° S | 70.3006° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -18.4755 | -70.3006 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 18° 28' 32" S | 70° 18' 2" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 18° 28.5312' S | 70° 18.0348' W |
| City | Arica |
| State | Arica y Parinacota Region (Arica y Parinacota) |
| Country | Chile |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Provincia de Arica |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -04:00 |
| Founded | 1541-01-01 |
| Population | 241,653 |
| Area (km²) | 42.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 16.22 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 5,753.64 /km² |
| Elevation | 80 m / 262 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -18.4755, -70.3006 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Arica 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 Arica y Parinacota Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camarones | Arica y Parinacota Region | SE | 75 km | 47 mi | ~1h 15m | 🗺 View |
| Cuya | Arica y Parinacota Region | S | 77 km | 48 mi | ~1h 17m | 🗺 View |
| Putre | Arica y Parinacota Region | E | 84 km | 52 mi | ~1h 24m | 🗺 View |
| General Lagos | Arica y Parinacota Region | NE | 115 km | 72 mi | ~1h 55m | 🗺 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 Arica y Parinacota Region, the home state of Arica, along with each city's aerial distance from Arica, Arica y Parinacota Region'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putre | -18.1982° S | -69.5607° W | 3,544 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
| General Lagos | -17.6536° S | -69.6347° W | 4,264 m | 115 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Camarones | -19.01° S | -69.8669° W | 696 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cuya | -19.1606° S | -70.1795° W | 93 m | 77 km | 🗺 View Map |
Chacalluta International Airport IATA: ARI 15 km (9 mi) from Arica |
The exact GPS location of Arica gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Arica y Parinacota Region. 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 Arica y Parinacota Region 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 Arica are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Arica 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 Chile map
Arica sits within Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile, 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 Arica 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 Arica y Parinacota Region. › Browse every city in Arica y Parinacota Region
Coordinates for Arica 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 Chile. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Arica are latitude -18.4755° and longitude -70.3006°. In directional format: 18.4755° S, 70.3006° W. These coordinates mark the center of Arica in Arica y Parinacota Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Arica is a city in Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile, on the continent of South America. It falls within Provincia de Arica. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Arica sits at: Latitude 18° 28' 32" S and Longitude 70° 18' 2" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Arica has a population of approximately 241,653 people. This is roughly 113.136% of Arica y Parinacota Region's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Arica y Parinacota Region.
The interactive satellite map of Arica is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -18.4755, -70.3006 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Arica in Arica y Parinacota Region. For broader context, explore the Arica y Parinacota Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Arica is Chacalluta International Airport (ARI), roughly 15 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Arica sits at an elevation of approximately 80 meters (262 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Arica y Parinacota Region.
The closest cities to Arica include Camarones, Cuya, Putre. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Arica, sunrise is at 07:01 AM and sunset is at 06:30 PM, giving a day length of 11h 29m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Arica's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Arica is approximately 2,057 km (1,278 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 7,423 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Arica — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Sandao, China, roughly 4 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.
Arica is approximately 1,666 km (1,035 mi) S of Santiago, the national capital of Chile, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
