Current Date And Time In Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Saturday, 25 July 2026
11:47:21 CST
Capital: Puntarenas
Currency: Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Area: 11,298.51 km²
State Code: P
Explore the interactive satellite map of Puntarenas Province, a state or administrative region of 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 Puntarenas Province — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Puntarenas Province in Costa Rica.
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) | 9.217° N | 83.3362° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 9.217 | -83.3362 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 13' 1" N | 83° 20' 10" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 13.0172' N | 83° 20.1713' W |
| State / Region | Puntarenas Province |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital | Puntarenas |
| State Code | P |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Area (km²) | 11,298.51 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 4,362.38 mi² |
| Elevation | 618 m / 2,029 ft |
| Area Rank | #1 in Costa Rica |
| GPS (DD) | 9.217, -83.3362 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Puntarenas Province to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Costa Rica.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartago Province | Costa Rica | NW | 70 km | 44 mi | ~53m | 🗺 View |
| Limón Province | Costa Rica | N | 101 km | 63 mi | ~1h 15m | 🗺 View |
| San José | Costa Rica | NW | 111 km | 69 mi | ~1h 23m | 🗺 View |
| Heredia Province | Costa Rica | NW | 158 km | 98 mi | ~1h 59m | 🗺 View |
| Alajuela Province | Costa Rica | NW | 178 km | 111 mi | ~2h 13m | 🗺 View |
| Guanacaste Province | Costa Rica | NW | 266 km | 165 mi | ~3h 19m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Puntarenas Province, along with each city's aerial distance from Puntarenas, Puntarenas Province's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puntarenas | 9.9769° N | -84.8379° W | 1 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chacarita | 9.9842° N | -84.7789° W | 7 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Esparza | 9.992° N | -84.6663° W | 223 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Buenos Aires | 9.173° N | -83.3328° W | 383 m | 188 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Quepos | 9.4306° N | -84.1623° W | 7 m | 96 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Corredor | 8.64° N | -82.946° W | 36 m | 255 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Golfito | 8.6033° N | -83.1134° W | 39 m | 243 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Miramar | 10.0925° N | -84.7298° W | 339 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Canoas | 8.5331° N | -82.8384° W | 128 m | 272 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jacó | 9.615° N | -84.6298° W | 10 m | 46 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Puntarenas Province is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Costa Rica. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Puntarenas Province on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Costa Rica.
The satellite view of Puntarenas Province helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Costa Rica national map
Puntarenas Province occupies a distinct geographic zone within Costa Rica in the North America region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Puntarenas Province for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Costa Rica. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Puntarenas Province 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Costa Rica. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Puntarenas Province are latitude 9.217° and longitude -83.3362°. In directional format: 9.217° N, 83.3362° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Puntarenas Province in Costa Rica and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Puntarenas Province is a state or administrative region of Costa Rica, located in North America. Its capital city is Puntarenas. View the exact position of Puntarenas Province on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Puntarenas Province is at: Latitude 9° 13' 1" N and Longitude 83° 20' 10" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Puntarenas Province covers a total area of approximately 11,298.51 km² (4,362.38 mi²). This is roughly 22.11% of Costa Rica's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Puntarenas Province is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 9.217, -83.3362 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Puntarenas Province in Costa Rica. For broader context, explore the Costa Rica national map or nearby states.
Today in Puntarenas Province, sunrise is at 05:21 AM and sunset is at 05:57 PM, giving a day length of 12h 35m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Puntarenas Province's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Puntarenas Province is approximately 1,026 km (638 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,157 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Puntarenas Province — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 862 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 place.
