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Alto Carmen, Cartago Province, Costa Rica – Costa Rica Flag

Current Date And Time In Alto Carmen, Costa Rica

Friday, 14 August 2026
11:11:18 CST
Currency: Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)

🗺 Map of Alto Carmen, Cartago Province, Costa Rica – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Alto Carmen, a city in Cartago 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 Alto Carmen — 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 Alto Carmen.

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 Alto Carmen, Cartago Province

📍 LATITUDE
9.926°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
83.975°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)9.9257° N83.9754° W
Signed Decimal Degrees9.9257-83.9754
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)9° 55' 33" N83° 58' 31" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)9° 55.5438' N83° 58.5234' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Alto Carmen Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:25 AM
🌅 SUNSET
05:55 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 29m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
11:40 AM
Calculated for today (14 Aug 2026) from Alto Carmen’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Alto Carmen’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
1,105 km
(687 mi) • Alto Carmen is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
9,208 km
(5,722 mi) • Alto Carmen is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
9.926° S, 96.025° E
The point exactly opposite Alto Carmen through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Alto Carmen, you'd surface nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, about 962 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 Alto Carmen

📍 Location Details

CityAlto Carmen
StateCartago Province
CountryCosta Rica
ContinentNorth America
Time Zone-06:00

📈 Area & Population

GPS (DD)9.9257, -83.9754

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Alto Carmen

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

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Alto Carmen 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 Cartago Province.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
San RafaelCartago ProvinceS2 km1 mi~2m🗺 View
Tres RíosCartago ProvinceSW2 km2 mi~2m🗺 View
ConcepciónCartago ProvinceW3 km2 mi~3m🗺 View
San DiegoCartago ProvinceSW4 km3 mi~4m🗺 View
QuircotCartago ProvinceSE7 km4 mi~7m🗺 View
Tierra BlancaCartago ProvinceE9 km6 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.

🚗 Distance from Alto Carmen to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Cartago
9 km (6 mi)
SE of Alto Carmen • ~9m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • San Jose
171 km (106 mi)
NW of Alto Carmen • ~2h 51m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Cartago Province

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Cartago Province, the home state of Alto Carmen, along with each city's aerial distance from Cartago, Cartago Province's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Paraíso9.8385° N-83.8666° W1,306 m6 km🗺 View Map
Turrialba9.9037° N-83.6836° W674 m26 km🗺 View Map
Cartago9.8637° N-83.9195° W1,440 m0 km🗺 View Map
San Diego9.9003° N-84.0017° W1,292 m10 km🗺 View Map
Concepción9.9268° N-84.0012° W1,377 m11 km🗺 View Map
Tres Ríos9.9069° N-83.9879° W1,332 m9 km🗺 View Map
Cot9.8947° N-83.8745° W1,842 m6 km🗺 View Map
Orosi9.7962° N-83.8538° W1,058 m10 km🗺 View Map
Tobosi9.8384° N-83.9839° W1,409 m8 km🗺 View Map
Tucurrique9.8534° N-83.7227° W779 m22 km🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Tobías Bolaños International Airport
IATA: SYQ
18 km (11 mi) from Alto Carmen
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🌍 Alto Carmen Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Alto Carmen Matter

The exact GPS location of Alto Carmen gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Cartago 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 Cartago Province state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Alto Carmen 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 Alto Carmen are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Alto Carmen

The satellite view of Alto Carmen 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 Alto Carmen in Cartago Province

Alto Carmen sits within Cartago 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 Alto Carmen Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Alto Carmen 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 Cartago Province. › Browse every city in Cartago Province

💻 Using Alto Carmen Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Alto Carmen 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 Alto Carmen Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Alto Carmen 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 Alto Carmen. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Cartago Province CitiesAccess the full city directory for Cartago Province ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Alto Carmen Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Alto Carmen?

The GPS coordinates of Alto Carmen are latitude 9.9257° and longitude -83.9754°. In directional format: 9.9257° N, 83.9754° W. These coordinates mark the center of Alto Carmen in Cartago Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Alto Carmen located?

Alto Carmen is a city in Cartago Province, Costa Rica, on the continent of North America. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Alto Carmen?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Alto Carmen sits at: Latitude 9° 55' 33" N and Longitude 83° 58' 31" 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 Alto Carmen on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Alto Carmen is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 9.9257, -83.9754 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Alto Carmen in Cartago Province. For broader context, explore the Cartago Province state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Alto Carmen?

The nearest airport to Alto Carmen is Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ), roughly 18 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Alto Carmen from Cartago?

Alto Carmen is approximately 9 km (6 mi) from Cartago, the capital of Cartago Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Cartago Province.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Alto Carmen?

The closest cities to Alto Carmen include San Rafael, Tres Ríos, Concepción. 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 Alto Carmen today?

Today in Alto Carmen, sunrise is at 05:25 AM and sunset is at 05:55 PM, giving a day length of 12h 29m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Alto Carmen's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Alto Carmen from the Equator?

Alto Carmen is approximately 1,105 km (687 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,208 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 Alto Carmen?

The antipodal point of Alto Carmen — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 962 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 Alto Carmen from San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica?

Alto Carmen is approximately 171 km (106 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.