Current Date And Time In La Asunción, Costa Rica
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
04:35:23 CST
State: Heredia Province
Currency: Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 4,383
District: Belén
Explore the interactive satellite map of La Asunción, a city in Heredia 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 La Asunción — 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 La Asunción.
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) | 9.9796° N | 84.1718° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 9.9796 | -84.1718 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 58' 46" N | 84° 10' 18" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 58.773' N | 84° 10.3068' W |
| City | La Asunción |
| State | Heredia Province |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Belén |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population | 4,383 |
| Area (km²) | 4.57 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1.76 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 959.08 /km² |
| Elevation | 953 m / 3,127 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 9.9796, -84.1718 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from La Asunción 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 Heredia Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | Heredia Province | W | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Llorente | Heredia Province | NE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Echeverría | Heredia Province | N | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Barreal | Heredia Province | E | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| San Lorenzo | Heredia Province | NE | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| San Juan Arriba | Heredia Province | NE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 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 Heredia Province, the home state of La Asunción, along with each city's aerial distance from Heredia, Heredia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 9.9938° N | -84.1274° W | 1,131 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mercedes Norte | 10.0061° N | -84.1302° W | 1,118 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Heredia | 9.9987° N | -84.1159° W | 1,173 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Pablo | 9.9956° N | -84.0966° W | 1,203 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Josecito | 10.0127° N | -84.1075° W | 1,241 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Antonio | 9.9816° N | -84.1859° W | 900 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Rafael | 10.0182° N | -84.0947° W | 1,303 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Llorente | 9.9984° N | -84.1581° W | 1,036 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santo Domingo | 10.0639° N | -84.155° W | 1,327 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ángeles | 9.9886° N | -84.0592° W | 1,200 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
Tobías Bolaños International Airport IATA: SYQ 4 km (3 mi) from La Asunción |
The exact GPS location of La Asunción gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Heredia 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 Heredia 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 La Asunción are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of La Asunción 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
La Asunción sits within Heredia 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 La Asunción 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 Heredia Province. › Browse every city in Heredia Province
Coordinates for La Asunción 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 La Asunción are latitude 9.9796° and longitude -84.1718°. In directional format: 9.9796° N, 84.1718° W. These coordinates mark the center of La Asunción in Heredia Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
La Asunción is a city in Heredia Province, Costa Rica, on the continent of North America. It falls within Belén. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, La Asunción sits at: Latitude 9° 58' 46" N and Longitude 84° 10' 18" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
La Asunción has a population of approximately 4,383 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Heredia Province.
The interactive satellite map of La Asunción is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 9.9796, -84.1718 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate La Asunción in Heredia Province. For broader context, explore the Heredia Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to La Asunción is Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ), roughly 4 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
La Asunción is approximately 6 km (4 mi) from Heredia, the capital of Heredia Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Heredia Province.
La Asunción sits at an elevation of approximately 953 meters (3,127 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Heredia Province.
The closest cities to La Asunción include San Antonio, Llorente, Echeverría. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in La Asunción, sunrise is at 05:26 AM and sunset is at 05:56 PM, giving a day length of 12h 30m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from La Asunción's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
La Asunción is approximately 1,111 km (690 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,228 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of La Asunción — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 977 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.
La Asunción is approximately 151 km (94 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.
