Current Date And Time In Salamanca, Chile
Friday, 24 July 2026
05:29:16 CLT
State: Coquimbo Region
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (CLT)
Population: 13,265
District: Provincia de Choapa
Explore the interactive satellite map of Salamanca, 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 Salamanca — 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 Salamanca.
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) | 31.7792° S | 70.9639° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -31.7792 | -70.9639 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 46' 45" S | 70° 57' 50" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 46.7532' S | 70° 57.8334' W |
| City | Salamanca |
| State | Coquimbo Region (Coquimbo) |
| Country | Chile |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Provincia de Choapa |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -04:00 |
| Population | 13,265 |
| Elevation | 508 m / 1,667 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -31.7792, -70.9639 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Salamanca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canela | Coquimbo Region | NE | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Illapel | Coquimbo Region | NW | 25 km | 16 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Los Vilos | Coquimbo Region | W | 53 km | 33 mi | ~53m | 🗺 View |
| Huentelauquén | Coquimbo Region | W | 58 km | 36 mi | ~58m | 🗺 View |
| Combarbalá | Coquimbo Region | N | 67 km | 42 mi | ~1h 7m | 🗺 View |
| Punitaqui | Coquimbo Region | N | 109 km | 68 mi | ~1h 49m | 🗺 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 Salamanca, 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 |
| Andacollo | -30.2345° S | -71.0853° W | 1,018 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Punitaqui | -30.8345° S | -71.2586° W | 217 m | 103 km | 🗺 View Map |
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport IATA: SCL 180 km (112 mi) from Salamanca |
The exact GPS location of Salamanca 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 Salamanca are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Salamanca 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
Salamanca 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 Salamanca 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 Salamanca 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 Salamanca are latitude -31.7792° and longitude -70.9639°. In directional format: 31.7792° S, 70.9639° W. These coordinates mark the center of Salamanca in Coquimbo Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Salamanca is a city in Coquimbo Region, Chile, on the continent of South America. It falls within Provincia de Choapa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Salamanca sits at: Latitude 31° 46' 45" S and Longitude 70° 57' 50" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Salamanca has a population of approximately 13,265 people. This is roughly 1.929% 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 Salamanca is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -31.7792, -70.9639 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Salamanca in Coquimbo Region. For broader context, explore the Coquimbo Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Salamanca is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), roughly 180 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Salamanca is approximately 210 km (131 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.
Salamanca sits at an elevation of approximately 508 meters (1,667 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 Salamanca include Canela, Illapel, Los Vilos. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Salamanca, sunrise is at 07:36 AM and sunset is at 06:04 PM, giving a day length of 10h 28m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Salamanca's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Salamanca is approximately 3,538 km (2,198 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 6,715 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Salamanca — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Dong’an, China, roughly 5 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.
Salamanca is approximately 189 km (117 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.
