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Paquera, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica – Costa Rica Flag

Current Date And Time In Paquera, Costa Rica

Saturday, 25 July 2026
11:17:02 CST
Currency: Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 1,510
District: Puntarenas

🗺 Map of Paquera, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Paquera, a city in Puntarenas 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 Paquera — 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 Paquera.

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 Paquera, Puntarenas Province

📍 LATITUDE
9.82°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
84.935°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)9.8201° N84.9351° W
Signed Decimal Degrees9.8201-84.9351
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)9° 49' 12" N84° 56' 6" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)9° 49.203' N84° 56.1078' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Paquera Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:27 AM
🌅 SUNSET
06:05 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 37m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
11:46 AM
Calculated for today (25 Jul 2026) from Paquera’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

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

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
1,093 km
(679 mi) • Paquera is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
9,316 km
(5,789 mi) • Paquera is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
9.82° S, 95.065° E
The point exactly opposite Paquera through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Paquera, you'd surface nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, about 1,000 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 Paquera

📍 Location Details

CityPaquera
StatePuntarenas Province
CountryCosta Rica
ContinentNorth America
DistrictPuntarenas
Time Zone-06:00

📈 Area & Population

Population1,510
Area (km²)335.63 km²
Area (mi²)129.59 mi²
Pop. Density4.50 /km²
Elevation19 m / 62 ft
GPS (DD)9.8201, -84.9351

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Paquera

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

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 1,510
🏆 State Rank: #14 of 15 most populous in Puntarenas Province
📏 Built-Up Area: 335.63 km²
👥 Population Density: 4 people/km²

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Paquera 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 Puntarenas Province.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
PuntarenasPuntarenas ProvinceNE20 km13 mi~20m🗺 View
ChacaritaPuntarenas ProvinceNE25 km16 mi~25m🗺 View
Espiritu SantoPuntarenas ProvinceNE30 km19 mi~30m🗺 View
PájarosPuntarenas ProvinceN32 km20 mi~32m🗺 View
EsparzaPuntarenas ProvinceNE35 km22 mi~35m🗺 View
MiramarPuntarenas ProvinceNE38 km23 mi~38m🗺 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 Paquera to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Puntarenas
20 km (13 mi)
NE of Paquera • ~20m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • San Jose
128 km (79 mi)
N of Paquera • ~2h 8m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Puntarenas Province

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

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Puntarenas9.9769° N-84.8379° W1 m0 km🗺 View Map
Chacarita9.9842° N-84.7789° W7 m7 km🗺 View Map
Esparza9.992° N-84.6663° W223 m19 km🗺 View Map
Buenos Aires9.173° N-83.3328° W383 m188 km🗺 View Map
Quepos9.4306° N-84.1623° W7 m96 km🗺 View Map
Corredor8.64° N-82.946° W36 m255 km🗺 View Map
Golfito8.6033° N-83.1134° W39 m243 km🗺 View Map
Miramar10.0925° N-84.7298° W339 m17 km🗺 View Map
Canoas8.5331° N-82.8384° W128 m272 km🗺 View Map
Jacó9.615° N-84.6298° W10 m46 km🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Nosara Airport
IATA: NOB
81 km (50 mi) from Paquera
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🌍 Paquera Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Paquera Matter

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

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

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Paquera

The satellite view of Paquera 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 Paquera in Puntarenas Province

Paquera sits within Puntarenas 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 Paquera Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Paquera 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 Puntarenas Province. › Browse every city in Puntarenas Province

💻 Using Paquera Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Paquera 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 Paquera Map Data

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Paquera Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Paquera?

The GPS coordinates of Paquera are latitude 9.8201° and longitude -84.9351°. In directional format: 9.8201° N, 84.9351° W. These coordinates mark the center of Paquera in Puntarenas Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Paquera located?

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

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Paquera?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Paquera sits at: Latitude 9° 49' 12" N and Longitude 84° 56' 6" 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 Paquera?

Paquera has a population of approximately 1,510 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Puntarenas Province.

🗺 How can I view Paquera on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Paquera is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 9.8201, -84.9351 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Paquera in Puntarenas Province. For broader context, explore the Puntarenas Province state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Paquera?

The nearest airport to Paquera is Nosara Airport (NOB), roughly 81 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Paquera from Puntarenas?

Paquera is approximately 20 km (13 mi) from Puntarenas, the capital of Puntarenas Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Puntarenas Province.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Paquera?

Paquera sits at an elevation of approximately 19 meters (62 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Puntarenas Province.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Paquera?

The closest cities to Paquera include Puntarenas, Chacarita, Espiritu Santo. 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 Paquera today?

Today in Paquera, sunrise is at 05:27 AM and sunset is at 06:05 PM, giving a day length of 12h 37m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Paquera's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Paquera from the Equator?

Paquera is approximately 1,093 km (679 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,316 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 Paquera?

The antipodal point of Paquera — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 1,000 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 Paquera from San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica?

Paquera is approximately 128 km (79 mi) N 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.