Current Date And Time In Cachón, Dominican Republic
Friday, 14 August 2026
14:09:01 AST
State: Barahona Province
Currency: Dominican Peso (DOP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (AST)
Population: 1,903
District: Barahona
Explore the interactive satellite map of Cachón, a city in Barahona Province, Dominican Republic, 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 Cachón — 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 Cachón.
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 Dominican Republic operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 18.2483° N | 71.1891° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 18.2483 | -71.1891 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 18° 14' 54" N | 71° 11' 21" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 18° 14.8998' N | 71° 11.3472' W |
| City | Cachón |
| State | Barahona Province (Provincia Barahona) |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Barahona |
| Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Population | 1,903 |
| Elevation | 22 m / 72 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 18.2483, -71.1891 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Cachón 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 Barahona Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabral | Barahona Province | W | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Pescadería | Barahona Province | NE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Fundación | Barahona Province | N | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| El Peñón | Barahona Province | N | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Jaquimeyes | Barahona Province | NE | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Santa Cruz de Barahona | Barahona Province | SE | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 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 Barahona Province, the home state of Cachón, along with each city's aerial distance from Santa Cruz de Barahona, Barahona 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz de Barahona | 18.2086° N | -71.1007° W | 39 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cabral | 18.25° N | -71.2167° W | 21 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vicente Noble | 18.3844° N | -71.1801° W | 36 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Paraíso | 17.9917° N | -71.1653° W | 28 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Enriquillo | 17.9° N | -71.2333° W | 51 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Las Salinas | 18.2749° N | -71.316° W | 31 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Peñón | 18.2964° N | -71.1841° W | 14 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jaquimeyes | 18.3117° N | -71.1615° W | 12 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Ciénaga | 18.0686° N | -71.1065° W | 30 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fundación | 18.2867° N | -71.1815° W | 16 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
Maria Montez International Airport IATA: BRX 7 km (5 mi) from Cachón |
The exact GPS location of Cachón gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Barahona 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 Barahona 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 Cachón are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Cachón 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 Dominican Republic map
Cachón sits within Barahona Province, Dominican Republic, 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 Cachón 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 Barahona Province. › Browse every city in Barahona Province
Coordinates for Cachón 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 Dominican Republic. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Cachón are latitude 18.2483° and longitude -71.1891°. In directional format: 18.2483° N, 71.1891° W. These coordinates mark the center of Cachón in Barahona Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Cachón is a city in Barahona Province, Dominican Republic, on the continent of North America. It falls within Barahona. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Cachón sits at: Latitude 18° 14' 54" N and Longitude 71° 11' 21" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Cachón has a population of approximately 1,903 people. This is roughly 0.971% of Barahona Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Barahona Province.
The interactive satellite map of Cachón is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 18.2483, -71.1891 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Cachón in Barahona Province. For broader context, explore the Barahona Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Cachón is Maria Montez International Airport (BRX), roughly 7 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Cachón is approximately 10 km (6 mi) from Santa Cruz de Barahona, the capital of Barahona Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Barahona Province.
Cachón sits at an elevation of approximately 22 meters (72 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Barahona Province.
The closest cities to Cachón include Cabral, Pescadería, Fundación. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Cachón, sunrise is at 06:25 AM and sunset is at 07:13 PM, giving a day length of 12h 47m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Cachón's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Cachón is approximately 2,031 km (1,262 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,526 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Cachón — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to North West Cape, Australia, roughly 681 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.
Cachón is approximately 139 km (86 mi) E of Santo Domingo, the national capital of Dominican Republic, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
