Current Date And Time In Cárdenas, Cuba
Friday, 14 August 2026
01:26:06 CDT
State: Matanzas Province
Currency: Cuban Peso (CUP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (CDT)
Population: 98,515
District: Municipio de Cárdenas
Explore the interactive satellite map of Cárdenas, a city in Matanzas Province, Cuba, 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 Cárdenas — 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 Cárdenas.
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 Cuba operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 23.0366° N | 81.206° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 23.0366 | -81.206 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 23° 2' 12" N | 81° 12' 21" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 23° 2.1966' N | 81° 12.3576' W |
| City | Cárdenas |
| State | Matanzas Province |
| Country | Cuba |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Municipio de Cárdenas |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 98,515 |
| Elevation | 9 m / 30 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 23.0366, -81.206 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Cárdenas 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 Matanzas Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varadero | Matanzas Province | N | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Carlos Rojas | Matanzas Province | S | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Aguacate | Matanzas Province | SE | 22 km | 13 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Limonar | Matanzas Province | SW | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Máximo Gómez | Matanzas Province | SE | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Jovellanos | Matanzas Province | S | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 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 Matanzas Province, the home state of Cárdenas, along with each city's aerial distance from Matanzas, Matanzas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matanzas | 23.0439° N | -81.5828° W | 1 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Colón | 22.7206° N | -80.9049° W | 60 m | 78 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jagüey Grande | 22.5269° N | -81.1286° W | 16 m | 74 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jovellanos | 22.8038° N | -81.1913° W | 42 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Unión de Reyes | 22.7951° N | -81.5362° W | 57 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pedro Betancourt | 22.7271° N | -81.2896° W | 24 m | 46 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Limonar | 22.9504° N | -81.4106° W | 71 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Perico | 22.7699° N | -81.0183° W | 37 m | 65 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Calimete | 22.5342° N | -80.9111° W | 23 m | 89 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Varadero | 23.1568° N | -81.2444° W | 8 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport IATA: VRA 23 km (15 mi) from Cárdenas |
The exact GPS location of Cárdenas gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Matanzas 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 Matanzas 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 Cárdenas are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Cárdenas 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 Cuba map
Cárdenas sits within Matanzas Province, Cuba, 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 Cárdenas 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 Matanzas Province. › Browse every city in Matanzas Province
Coordinates for Cárdenas 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 Cuba. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Cárdenas are latitude 23.0366° and longitude -81.206°. In directional format: 23.0366° N, 81.206° W. These coordinates mark the center of Cárdenas in Matanzas Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Cárdenas is a city in Matanzas Province, Cuba, on the continent of North America. It falls within Municipio de Cárdenas. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Cárdenas sits at: Latitude 23° 2' 12" N and Longitude 81° 12' 21" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Cárdenas has a population of approximately 98,515 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Matanzas Province.
The interactive satellite map of Cárdenas is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 23.0366, -81.206 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Cárdenas in Matanzas Province. For broader context, explore the Matanzas Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Cárdenas is Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA), roughly 23 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Cárdenas is approximately 39 km (24 mi) from Matanzas, the capital of Matanzas Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Matanzas Province.
Cárdenas sits at an elevation of approximately 9 meters (30 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Matanzas Province.
The closest cities to Cárdenas include Varadero, Carlos Rojas, Aguacate. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Cárdenas, sunrise is at 06:59 AM and sunset is at 07:59 PM, giving a day length of 12h 59m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Cárdenas's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Cárdenas is approximately 2,564 km (1,593 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,319 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Cárdenas — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Brockman, Australia, roughly 1,523 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.
Cárdenas is approximately 121 km (75 mi) W of Havana, the national capital of Cuba, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
