Current Date And Time In Castro, Chile
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
03:26:26 CLT
State: Los Lagos Region
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (CLT)
Population: 41,667
District: Provincia de Chiloé
Explore the interactive satellite map of Castro, a city in Los Lagos 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 Castro — 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 Castro.
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) | 42.4721° S | 73.7732° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -42.4721 | -73.7732 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 28' 20" S | 73° 46' 23" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 28.326' S | 73° 46.3914' W |
| City | Castro |
| State | Los Lagos Region (Los Lagos) |
| Country | Chile |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Provincia de Chiloé |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -04:00 |
| Founded | 1567-01-01 |
| Population | 41,667 |
| Area (km²) | 14.24 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 5.50 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 2,926.05 /km² |
| Elevation | 81 m / 266 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -42.4721, -73.7732 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Castro 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 Los Lagos Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalcahue | Los Lagos Region | NE | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Chonchi | Los Lagos Region | S | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Ancud | Los Lagos Region | N | 67 km | 42 mi | ~1h 7m | 🗺 View |
| Quellón | Los Lagos Region | S | 73 km | 45 mi | ~1h 13m | 🗺 View |
| Calbuco | Los Lagos Region | NE | 94 km | 58 mi | ~1h 34m | 🗺 View |
| Maullín | Los Lagos Region | N | 96 km | 60 mi | ~1h 36m | 🗺 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 Los Lagos Region, the home state of Castro, along with each city's aerial distance from Puerto Montt, Los Lagos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Montt | -41.4693° S | -72.9424° W | 11 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Osorno | -40.574° S | -73.1335° W | 37 m | 101 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ancud | -41.8707° S | -73.8162° W | 51 m | 85 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Puerto Varas | -41.3195° S | -72.9854° W | 60 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Calbuco | -41.7734° S | -73.1305° W | 38 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Quellón | -43.1182° S | -73.6166° W | 23 m | 192 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Purranque | -40.9131° S | -73.1591° W | 119 m | 64 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Llanquihue | -41.256° S | -73.0065° W | 54 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maullín | -41.6178° S | -73.5983° W | 14 m | 57 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dalcahue | -42.3785° S | -73.6501° W | 19 m | 117 km | 🗺 View Map |
El Tepual International Airport IATA: PMC 127 km (79 mi) from Castro |
The exact GPS location of Castro gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Los Lagos 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 Los Lagos 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 Castro are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Castro 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
Castro sits within Los Lagos 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 Castro 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 Los Lagos Region. › Browse every city in Los Lagos Region
Coordinates for Castro 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 Castro are latitude -42.4721° and longitude -73.7732°. In directional format: 42.4721° S, 73.7732° W. These coordinates mark the center of Castro in Los Lagos Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Castro is a city in Los Lagos Region, Chile, on the continent of South America. It falls within Provincia de Chiloé. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Castro sits at: Latitude 42° 28' 20" S and Longitude 73° 46' 23" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Castro has a population of approximately 41,667 people. This is roughly 5.427% of Los Lagos Region's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Los Lagos Region.
The interactive satellite map of Castro is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -42.4721, -73.7732 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Castro in Los Lagos Region. For broader context, explore the Los Lagos Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Castro is El Tepual International Airport (PMC), roughly 127 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Castro is approximately 131 km (81 mi) from Puerto Montt, the capital of Los Lagos Region, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Los Lagos Region.
Castro sits at an elevation of approximately 81 meters (266 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Los Lagos Region.
The closest cities to Castro include Dalcahue, Chonchi, Ancud. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Castro, sunrise is at 07:49 AM and sunset is at 06:10 PM, giving a day length of 10h 20m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Castro's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Castro is approximately 4,728 km (2,938 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 6,058 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Castro — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Erdenetsogt, Mongolia, roughly 56 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.
Castro is approximately 1,039 km (646 mi) N of Santiago, the national capital of Chile, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
