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San Mateo, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica – Costa Rica Flag

Current Date And Time In San Mateo, Costa Rica

Saturday, 25 July 2026
19:34:40 CST
Currency: Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
District: San Mateo

🗺 Map of San Mateo, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of San Mateo, 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 San Mateo — 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 San Mateo.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of San Mateo, Alajuela Province

📍 LATITUDE
9.936°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
84.522°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)9.9364° N84.522° W
Signed Decimal Degrees9.9364-84.522
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)9° 56' 11" N84° 31' 19" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)9° 56.181' N84° 31.32' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in San Mateo Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:25 AM
🌅 SUNSET
06:03 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 37m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
11:44 AM
Calculated for today (25 Jul 2026) from San Mateo’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 San Mateo’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
1,106 km
(687 mi) • San Mateo is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
9,268 km
(5,759 mi) • San Mateo is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
9.936° S, 95.478° E
The point exactly opposite San Mateo through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from San Mateo, you'd surface nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, about 990 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of San Mateo

📍 Location Details

CitySan Mateo
StateAlajuela Province
CountryCosta Rica
ContinentNorth America
DistrictSan Mateo
Time Zone-06:00

📈 Area & Population

Area (km²)64.89 km²
Area (mi²)25.05 mi²
GPS (DD)9.9364, -84.522

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of San Mateo

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Alajuela Province
Parent Country: Costa Rica

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

📏 Built-Up Area: 64.89 km²

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from San Mateo 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.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
DesamparadosAlajuela ProvinceNE2 km1 mi~2m🗺 View
OrotinaAlajuela ProvinceS3 km2 mi~3m🗺 View
Barrio JesúsAlajuela ProvinceE12 km7 mi~12m🗺 View
SantiagoAlajuela ProvinceNE13 km8 mi~13m🗺 View
San RafaelAlajuela ProvinceN15 km9 mi~15m🗺 View
AtenasAlajuela ProvinceE16 km10 mi~16m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from San Mateo to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Alajuela
35 km (22 mi)
E of San Mateo • ~35m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • San Jose
131 km (82 mi)
NW of San Mateo • ~2h 11m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Alajuela Province

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Alajuela Province, the home state of San Mateo, 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 NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Alajuela10.0172° N-84.2128° W955 m0 km🗺 View Map
San José10.9519° N-85.1357° W50 m145 km🗺 View Map
Quesada10.3266° N-84.432° W616 m42 km🗺 View Map
Desamparados9.9473° N-84.5063° W281 m33 km🗺 View Map
Naranjo10.0987° N-84.3782° W1,044 m20 km🗺 View Map
San Ramón10.088° N-84.4702° W1,061 m29 km🗺 View Map
Río Segundo10.2398° N-84.3171° W1,699 m27 km🗺 View Map
San Juan10.1025° N-84.3169° W1,090 m15 km🗺 View Map
Atenas9.9749° N-84.3789° W704 m19 km🗺 View Map
Orotina9.9119° N-84.5234° W237 m36 km🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Juan Santamaría International Airport
IATA: SJO
35 km (22 mi) from San Mateo
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🌍 San Mateo Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of San Mateo Matter

The exact GPS location of San Mateo 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

📈 Coordinate Formats for San Mateo Mapping

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 San Mateo are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for San Mateo

The satellite view of San Mateo 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

🌎 Regional Position of San Mateo in Alajuela Province

San Mateo 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with San Mateo Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of San Mateo 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

💻 Using San Mateo Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for San Mateo 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

📊 How to Use San Mateo Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of San Mateo directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to San Mateo. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Alajuela Province CitiesAccess the full city directory for Alajuela Province ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About San Mateo Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of San Mateo?

The GPS coordinates of San Mateo are latitude 9.9364° and longitude -84.522°. In directional format: 9.9364° N, 84.522° W. These coordinates mark the center of San Mateo in Alajuela Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is San Mateo located?

San Mateo is a city in Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, on the continent of North America. It falls within San Mateo. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of San Mateo?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, San Mateo sits at: Latitude 9° 56' 11" N and Longitude 84° 31' 19" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

🗺 How can I view San Mateo on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of San Mateo is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 9.9364, -84.522 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate San Mateo in Alajuela Province. For broader context, explore the Alajuela Province state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to San Mateo?

The nearest airport to San Mateo is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), roughly 35 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is San Mateo from Alajuela?

San Mateo is approximately 35 km (22 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.

🗺 Which cities are closest to San Mateo?

The closest cities to San Mateo include Desamparados, Orotina, Barrio Jesús. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in San Mateo today?

Today in San Mateo, sunrise is at 05:25 AM and sunset is at 06:03 PM, giving a day length of 12h 37m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from San Mateo's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is San Mateo from the Equator?

San Mateo is approximately 1,106 km (687 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,268 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from San Mateo?

The antipodal point of San Mateo — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 990 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.

🚗 How far is San Mateo from San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica?

San Mateo is approximately 131 km (82 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.