Current Date And Time In La Higuera, Chile
Sunday, 26 July 2026
11:56:31 CLT
State: Coquimbo Region
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (CLT)
Population: 4,285
District: Provincia de Elqui
Explore the interactive satellite map of La Higuera, a city in Coquimbo 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 La Higuera — 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 La Higuera.
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) | 29.512° S | 71.2019° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -29.512 | -71.2019 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 29° 30' 43" S | 71° 12' 7" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 29° 30.7172' S | 71° 12.114' W |
| City | La Higuera |
| State | Coquimbo Region (Coquimbo) |
| Country | Chile |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Provincia de Elqui |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -04:00 |
| Population | 4,285 |
| Elevation | 588 m / 1,929 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -29.512, -71.2019 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from La Higuera 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 Coquimbo Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Serena | Coquimbo Region | S | 44 km | 27 mi | ~44m | 🗺 View |
| Coquimbo | Coquimbo Region | S | 51 km | 32 mi | ~51m | 🗺 View |
| Vicuña | Coquimbo Region | SE | 75 km | 47 mi | ~1h 15m | 🗺 View |
| Andacollo | Coquimbo Region | S | 81 km | 50 mi | ~1h 21m | 🗺 View |
| Paiguano | Coquimbo Region | SE | 88 km | 54 mi | ~1h 28m | 🗺 View |
| Hurtado | Coquimbo Region | SE | 99 km | 62 mi | ~1h 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 Coquimbo Region, the home state of La Higuera, along with each city's aerial distance from La Serena, Coquimbo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coquimbo | -29.9533° S | -71.3395° W | 22 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Serena | -29.9059° S | -71.2501° W | 30 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ovalle | -30.6011° S | -71.199° W | 218 m | 77 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vicuña | -30.0354° S | -70.7127° W | 616 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Illapel | -31.6335° S | -71.1697° W | 312 m | 192 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Los Vilos | -31.9129° S | -71.5005° W | 39 m | 224 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Monte Patria | -30.695° S | -70.9577° W | 429 m | 92 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Combarbalá | -31.1786° S | -71.003° W | 888 m | 143 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Salamanca | -31.7792° S | -70.9639° W | 508 m | 210 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Andacollo | -30.2345° S | -71.0853° W | 1,018 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
La Florida Airport IATA: LSC 45 km (28 mi) from La Higuera |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Ovalle |
| 🗺 Map of Monte Patria |
| 🗺 Map of Punitaqui |
| 🗺 Map of Combarbalá |
The exact GPS location of La Higuera gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Coquimbo 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 Coquimbo 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 La Higuera are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of La Higuera 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
La Higuera sits within Coquimbo 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 La Higuera 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 Coquimbo Region. › Browse every city in Coquimbo Region
Coordinates for La Higuera 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 La Higuera are latitude -29.512° and longitude -71.2019°. In directional format: 29.512° S, 71.2019° W. These coordinates mark the center of La Higuera in Coquimbo Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
La Higuera is a city in Coquimbo Region, Chile, on the continent of South America. It falls within Provincia de Elqui. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, La Higuera sits at: Latitude 29° 30' 43" S and Longitude 71° 12' 7" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
La Higuera has a population of approximately 4,285 people. This is roughly 0.623% of Coquimbo Region's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Coquimbo Region.
The interactive satellite map of La Higuera is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -29.512, -71.2019 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate La Higuera in Coquimbo Region. For broader context, explore the Coquimbo Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to La Higuera is La Florida Airport (LSC), roughly 45 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
La Higuera is approximately 44 km (27 mi) from La Serena, the capital of Coquimbo Region, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Coquimbo Region.
La Higuera sits at an elevation of approximately 588 meters (1,929 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Coquimbo Region.
The closest cities to La Higuera include La Serena, Coquimbo, Vicuña. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in La Higuera, sunrise is at 07:31 AM and sunset is at 06:11 PM, giving a day length of 10h 39m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from La Higuera's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
La Higuera is approximately 3,285 km (2,041 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 6,898 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of La Higuera — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Chengdong, China, roughly 2 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.
La Higuera is approximately 442 km (275 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.
