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Current Date And Time In Santo Tomas, Costa Rica

Saturday, 25 July 2026
11:26:23 CST
Currency: Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)

🗺 Map of Santo Tomas, Heredia Province, Costa Rica – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Santo Tomas, 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 Santo Tomas — 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 Santo Tomas.

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 Santo Tomas, Heredia Province

📍 LATITUDE
9.981°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
84.078°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)9.9807° N84.0775° W
Signed Decimal Degrees9.9807-84.0775
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)9° 58' 51" N84° 4' 39" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)9° 58.8417' N84° 4.6512' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Santo Tomas Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:23 AM
🌅 SUNSET
06:01 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 38m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
11:42 AM
Calculated for today (25 Jul 2026) from Santo Tomas’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

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

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
1,111 km
(690 mi) • Santo Tomas is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
9,218 km
(5,728 mi) • Santo Tomas is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
9.981° S, 95.922° E
The point exactly opposite Santo Tomas through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Santo Tomas, you'd surface nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, about 973 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 Santo Tomas

📍 Location Details

CitySanto Tomas
StateHeredia Province
CountryCosta Rica
ContinentNorth America
Time Zone-06:00

📈 Area & Population

Elevation1,192 m / 3,912 ft
GPS (DD)9.9807, -84.0775

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Santo Tomas

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

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Santo Tomas 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.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
ÁngelesHeredia ProvinceNE2 km1 mi~2m🗺 View
San Miguel NorteHeredia ProvinceE2 km1 mi~2m🗺 View
La SacaHeredia ProvinceNE2 km2 mi~2m🗺 View
Santa Rosa de LimaHeredia ProvinceSW3 km2 mi~3m🗺 View
San PabloHeredia ProvinceNW3 km2 mi~3m🗺 View
San VicenteHeredia ProvinceSE4 km2 mi~4m🗺 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 Santo Tomas to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Heredia
5 km (3 mi)
NW of Santo Tomas • ~5m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • San Jose
158 km (98 mi)
NW of Santo Tomas • ~2h 38m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Heredia Province

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Heredia Province, the home state of Santo Tomas, 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 NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
San Francisco9.9938° N-84.1274° W1,131 m1 km🗺 View Map
Mercedes Norte10.0061° N-84.1302° W1,118 m2 km🗺 View Map
Heredia9.9987° N-84.1159° W1,173 m0 km🗺 View Map
San Pablo9.9956° N-84.0966° W1,203 m2 km🗺 View Map
San Josecito10.0127° N-84.1075° W1,241 m2 km🗺 View Map
San Antonio9.9816° N-84.1859° W900 m8 km🗺 View Map
San Rafael10.0182° N-84.0947° W1,303 m3 km🗺 View Map
Llorente9.9984° N-84.1581° W1,036 m5 km🗺 View Map
Santo Domingo10.0639° N-84.155° W1,327 m8 km🗺 View Map
La Asunción9.9796° N-84.1718° W953 m6 km🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Tobías Bolaños International Airport
IATA: SYQ
7 km (5 mi) from Santo Tomas
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🌍 Santo Tomas Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Santo Tomas Matter

The exact GPS location of Santo Tomas 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

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

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Santo Tomas

The satellite view of Santo Tomas 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 Santo Tomas in Heredia Province

Santo Tomas 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Santo Tomas Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Santo Tomas 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

💻 Using Santo Tomas Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Santo Tomas 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 Santo Tomas Map Data

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Santo Tomas Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Santo Tomas?

The GPS coordinates of Santo Tomas are latitude 9.9807° and longitude -84.0775°. In directional format: 9.9807° N, 84.0775° W. These coordinates mark the center of Santo Tomas in Heredia Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Santo Tomas located?

Santo Tomas is a city in Heredia 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 Santo Tomas?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Santo Tomas sits at: Latitude 9° 58' 51" N and Longitude 84° 4' 39" 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 Santo Tomas on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Santo Tomas is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 9.9807, -84.0775 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Santo Tomas in Heredia Province. For broader context, explore the Heredia Province state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Santo Tomas?

The nearest airport to Santo Tomas is Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ), roughly 7 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Santo Tomas from Heredia?

Santo Tomas is approximately 5 km (3 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.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Santo Tomas?

Santo Tomas sits at an elevation of approximately 1,192 meters (3,912 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Heredia Province.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Santo Tomas?

The closest cities to Santo Tomas include Ángeles, San Miguel Norte, La Saca. 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 Santo Tomas today?

Today in Santo Tomas, sunrise is at 05:23 AM and sunset is at 06:01 PM, giving a day length of 12h 38m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Santo Tomas's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Santo Tomas from the Equator?

Santo Tomas is approximately 1,111 km (690 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,218 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 Santo Tomas?

The antipodal point of Santo Tomas — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 973 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 Santo Tomas from San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica?

Santo Tomas is approximately 158 km (98 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.