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Cot, Cartago Province, Costa Rica – Costa Rica Flag

Current Date And Time In Cot, Costa Rica

Sunday, 26 July 2026
11:48:56 CST
Currency: Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 6,784
District: Oreamuno

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


Explore the interactive satellite map of Cot, 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 Cot — 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 Cot.

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 Cot, Cartago Province

📍 LATITUDE
9.895°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
83.875°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)9.8947° N83.8745° W
Signed Decimal Degrees9.8947-83.8745
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)9° 53' 41" N83° 52' 28" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)9° 53.6832' N83° 52.47' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Cot Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:23 AM
🌅 SUNSET
06:00 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 37m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
11:42 AM
Calculated for today (26 Jul 2026) from Cot’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

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

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
1,101 km
(684 mi) • Cot is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
9,198 km
(5,715 mi) • Cot is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
9.895° S, 96.126° E
The point exactly opposite Cot through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Cot, you'd surface nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, about 955 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 Cot

📍 Location Details

CityCot
StateCartago Province
CountryCosta Rica
ContinentNorth America
DistrictOreamuno
Time Zone-06:00

📈 Area & Population

Population6,784
Area (km²)14.86 km²
Area (mi²)5.74 mi²
Pop. Density456.53 /km²
Elevation1,842 m / 6,044 ft
GPS (DD)9.8947, -83.8745

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Cot

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

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 6,784
🏆 State Rank: #7 of 14 most populous in Cartago Province
📏 Built-Up Area: 14.86 km²
👥 Population Density: 457 people/km²

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Cot 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
Tierra BlancaCartago ProvinceNW3 km2 mi~3m🗺 View
Caballo BlancoCartago ProvinceSW6 km3 mi~6m🗺 View
San Juan ChicoáCartago ProvinceN6 km4 mi~6m🗺 View
CartagoCartago ProvinceSW6 km4 mi~6m🗺 View
QuircotCartago ProvinceW6 km4 mi~6m🗺 View
ParaísoCartago ProvinceS6 km4 mi~6m🗺 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 Cot to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Cartago
6 km (4 mi)
SW of Cot • ~6m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • San Jose
181 km (113 mi)
NW of Cot • ~3h 1m 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 Cot, 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
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
La Suiza9.8507° N-83.6169° W611 m33 km🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Tobías Bolaños International Airport
IATA: SYQ
30 km (19 mi) from Cot
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🌍 Cot Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Cot Matter

The exact GPS location of Cot 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 Cot 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 Cot are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Cot

The satellite view of Cot 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 Cot in Cartago Province

Cot 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 Cot Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Cot 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 Cot Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Cot 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 Cot Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Cot 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 Cot. 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 Cot Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Cot?

The GPS coordinates of Cot are latitude 9.8947° and longitude -83.8745°. In directional format: 9.8947° N, 83.8745° W. These coordinates mark the center of Cot in Cartago Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Cot located?

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

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Cot?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Cot sits at: Latitude 9° 53' 41" N and Longitude 83° 52' 28" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Cot?

Cot has a population of approximately 6,784 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Cartago Province.

🗺 How can I view Cot on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Cot is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 9.8947, -83.8745 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Cot in Cartago Province. For broader context, explore the Cartago Province state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Cot?

The nearest airport to Cot is Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ), roughly 30 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Cot from Cartago?

Cot is approximately 6 km (4 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.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Cot?

Cot sits at an elevation of approximately 1,842 meters (6,044 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Cartago Province.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Cot?

The closest cities to Cot include Tierra Blanca, Caballo Blanco, San Juan Chicoá. 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 Cot today?

Today in Cot, sunrise is at 05:23 AM and sunset is at 06:00 PM, giving a day length of 12h 37m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Cot's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Cot from the Equator?

Cot is approximately 1,101 km (684 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,198 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 Cot?

The antipodal point of Cot — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 955 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 Cot from San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica?

Cot is approximately 181 km (113 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.