Current Date And Time In Esquipulas, Costa Rica
Thursday, 13 August 2026
19:56:02 CST
State: Alajuela Province
Currency: Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 1,512
District: Palmares
Explore the interactive satellite map of Esquipulas, a city in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Esquipulas — 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 Esquipulas.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Costa Rica operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 10.0568° N | 84.4234° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 10.0568 | -84.4234 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 3' 24" N | 84° 25' 24" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 3.4056' N | 84° 25.4022' W |
| City | Esquipulas |
| State | Alajuela Province |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Palmares |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population | 1,512 |
| Area (km²) | 5.40 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 2.08 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 280.00 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,011 m / 3,317 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 10.0568, -84.4234 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Esquipulas 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 Alajuela Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmares | Alajuela Province | W | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Santiago | Alajuela Province | SW | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| San Rafael | Alajuela Province | W | 6 km | 3 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| San Ramón | Alajuela Province | NW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Naranjo | Alajuela Province | NE | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Sarchí | Alajuela Province | NE | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 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 Alajuela Province, the home state of Esquipulas, along with each city's aerial distance from Alajuela, Alajuela Province'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alajuela | 10.0172° N | -84.2128° W | 955 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San José | 10.9519° N | -85.1357° W | 50 m | 145 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Quesada | 10.3266° N | -84.432° W | 616 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Desamparados | 9.9473° N | -84.5063° W | 281 m | 33 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Naranjo | 10.0987° N | -84.3782° W | 1,044 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Ramón | 10.088° N | -84.4702° W | 1,061 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Río Segundo | 10.2398° N | -84.3171° W | 1,699 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Juan | 10.1025° N | -84.3169° W | 1,090 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Atenas | 9.9749° N | -84.3789° W | 704 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Orotina | 9.9119° N | -84.5234° W | 237 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
Juan Santamaría International Airport IATA: SJO 25 km (15 mi) from Esquipulas |
The exact GPS location of Esquipulas gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Alajuela Province. 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 Alajuela Province 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 Esquipulas are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Esquipulas 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 Costa Rica map
Esquipulas sits within Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, in the North 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 Esquipulas 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 Alajuela Province. › Browse every city in Alajuela Province
Coordinates for Esquipulas 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 Costa Rica. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Esquipulas are latitude 10.0568° and longitude -84.4234°. In directional format: 10.0568° N, 84.4234° W. These coordinates mark the center of Esquipulas in Alajuela Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Esquipulas is a city in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, on the continent of North America. It falls within Palmares. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Esquipulas sits at: Latitude 10° 3' 24" N and Longitude 84° 25' 24" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Esquipulas has a population of approximately 1,512 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Alajuela Province.
The interactive satellite map of Esquipulas is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 10.0568, -84.4234 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Esquipulas in Alajuela Province. For broader context, explore the Alajuela Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Esquipulas is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), roughly 25 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Esquipulas is approximately 23 km (15 mi) from Alajuela, the capital of Alajuela Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Alajuela Province.
Esquipulas sits at an elevation of approximately 1,011 meters (3,317 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Alajuela Province.
The closest cities to Esquipulas include Palmares, Santiago, San Rafael. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Esquipulas, sunrise is at 05:27 AM and sunset is at 05:57 PM, giving a day length of 12h 29m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Esquipulas's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Esquipulas is approximately 1,120 km (696 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,254 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Esquipulas — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 997 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.
Esquipulas is approximately 126 km (79 mi) NW of San Jose, the national capital of Costa Rica, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
