Current Date And Time In Independencia, Dominican Republic
Saturday, 25 July 2026
17:08:44 AST
Capital: Jimaní
Currency: Dominican Peso (DOP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (AST)
Population: 55,000
Area: 2,007.40 km²
State Code: DO-10
Explore the interactive satellite map of Independencia, a state or administrative region of 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 Independencia — 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 Independencia in Dominican Republic.
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) | 18.3786° N | 71.5233° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 18.3786 | -71.5233 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 18° 22' 43" N | 71° 31' 24" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 18° 22.7139' N | 71° 31.3972' W |
| State / Region | Independencia (Provincia Independencia) |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital | Jimaní |
| State Code | DO-10 |
| Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Districts | 4 |
| Population | 55,000 |
| Area (km²) | 2,007.40 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 775.06 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 27.41 /km² |
| Elevation | 7 m / 22 ft |
| Area Rank | #8 in Dominican Republic |
| Population Rank | #26 of 27 in Dominican Republic |
| GPS (DD) | 18.3786, -71.5233 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Independencia 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 Dominican Republic.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baoruco Province | Dominican Republic | NE | 16 km | 10 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Barahona Province | Dominican Republic | E | 48 km | 30 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| San Juan Province | Dominican Republic | NE | 57 km | 35 mi | ~43m | 🗺 View |
| Pedernales Province | Dominican Republic | S | 62 km | 38 mi | ~46m | 🗺 View |
| Elías Piña | Dominican Republic | N | 76 km | 47 mi | ~57m | 🗺 View |
| Azua Province | Dominican Republic | E | 83 km | 52 mi | ~1h 2m | 🗺 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 Independencia, along with each city's aerial distance from Jimaní, Independencia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duvergé | 18.3784° N | -71.5247° W | 9 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jimaní | 18.4878° N | -71.8515° W | 50 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Descubierta | 18.5705° N | -71.7297° W | 31 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Postrer Río | 18.5437° N | -71.6356° W | 16 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cristóbal | 18.2941° N | -71.293° W | 14 m | 63 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mella | 18.3587° N | -71.4172° W | 9 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Guayabal | 18.5981° N | -71.6418° W | 253 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Independencia is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Dominican Republic. 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 Independencia on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Dominican Republic.
The satellite view of Independencia 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 Dominican Republic national map
Independencia occupies a distinct geographic zone within Dominican Republic 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 Independencia 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 Dominican Republic. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Independencia 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 Dominican Republic. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Independencia are latitude 18.3786° and longitude -71.5233°. In directional format: 18.3786° N, 71.5233° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Independencia in Dominican Republic and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Independencia is a state or administrative region of Dominican Republic, located in North America. Its capital city is Jimaní. View the exact position of Independencia on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Independencia is at: Latitude 18° 22' 43" N and Longitude 71° 31' 24" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Independencia covers a total area of approximately 2,007.40 km² (775.06 mi²). This is roughly 4.12% of Dominican Republic's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Independencia is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 18.3786, -71.5233 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Independencia in Dominican Republic. For broader context, explore the Dominican Republic national map or nearby states.
Today in Independencia, sunrise is at 06:20 AM and sunset is at 07:24 PM, giving a day length of 13h 3m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Independencia's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Independencia is approximately 2,046 km (1,271 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,556 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Independencia — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to North West Cape, Australia, roughly 701 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.
