Current Date And Time In Laja, Chile
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
17:46:45 CLT
State: Biobio
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (CLT)
Population: 11,113
District: Provincia de Biobío
Explore the interactive satellite map of Laja, a city in Biobio, 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 Laja — 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 Laja.
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) | 37.2842° S | 72.7111° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -37.2842 | -72.7111 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 37° 17' 3" S | 72° 42' 40" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 37° 17.049' S | 72° 42.663' W |
| City | Laja |
| State | Biobio |
| Country | Chile |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Provincia de Biobío |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -04:00 |
| Population | 11,113 |
| Elevation | 60 m / 197 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -37.2842, -72.7111 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Laja 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 Biobio.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Juana | Biobio | NW | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Nacimiento | Biobio | S | 25 km | 15 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Yumbel | Biobio | NE | 25 km | 15 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Negrete | Biobio | SE | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 View |
| Los Ángeles | Biobio | SE | 38 km | 23 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
| Cabrero | Biobio | NE | 39 km | 24 mi | ~39m | 🗺 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 Biobio, the home state of Laja, along with each city's aerial distance from Concepción, Biobio'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concepción | -36.827° S | -73.0498° W | 36 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Talcahuano | -36.7249° S | -73.1168° W | 15 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Villa Mercedes | -37.4042° S | -71.9795° W | 342 m | 115 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Los Ángeles | -37.4697° S | -72.3537° W | 141 m | 94 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Pedro de la Paz | -36.839° S | -73.1003° W | 23 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Coronel | -37.0339° S | -73.1402° W | 11 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chiguayante | -36.9256° S | -73.0284° W | 36 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tomé | -36.6176° S | -72.9559° W | 16 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lota | -37.0899° S | -73.1577° W | 14 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Penco | -36.7408° S | -72.9953° W | 24 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
Carriel Sur International Airport IATA: CCP 65 km (40 mi) from Laja |
The exact GPS location of Laja gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Biobio. 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 Biobio 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 Laja are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Laja 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
Laja sits within Biobio, 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 Laja 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 Biobio. › Browse every city in Biobio
Coordinates for Laja 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 Laja are latitude -37.2842° and longitude -72.7111°. In directional format: 37.2842° S, 72.7111° W. These coordinates mark the center of Laja in Biobio and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Laja is a city in Biobio, Chile, on the continent of South America. It falls within Provincia de Biobío. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Laja sits at: Latitude 37° 17' 3" S and Longitude 72° 42' 40" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Laja has a population of approximately 11,113 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Biobio.
The interactive satellite map of Laja is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -37.2842, -72.7111 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Laja in Biobio. For broader context, explore the Biobio state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Laja is Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP), roughly 65 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Laja is approximately 59 km (37 mi) from Concepción, the capital of Biobio, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Biobio.
Laja sits at an elevation of approximately 60 meters (197 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Biobio.
The closest cities to Laja include Santa Juana, Nacimiento, Yumbel. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Laja, sunrise is at 07:36 AM and sunset is at 06:15 PM, giving a day length of 10h 38m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Laja's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Laja is approximately 4,150 km (2,579 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 6,440 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Laja — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Shancheng, China, roughly 43 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.
Laja is approximately 465 km (289 mi) NE of Santiago, the national capital of Chile, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
