Current Date And Time In La Descubierta, Dominican Republic
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:29:11 AST
State: Independencia
Currency: Dominican Peso (DOP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (AST)
Population: 5,521
District: La Descubierta
Explore the interactive satellite map of La Descubierta, a city in Independencia, 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 La Descubierta — 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 La Descubierta.
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) | 18.5705° N | 71.7297° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 18.5705 | -71.7297 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 18° 34' 14" N | 71° 43' 47" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 18° 34.2318' N | 71° 43.7802' W |
| City | La Descubierta |
| State | Independencia (Provincia Independencia) |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Continent | North America |
| District | La Descubierta |
| Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Population | 5,521 |
| Elevation | 31 m / 102 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 18.5705, -71.7297 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from La Descubierta 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 Independencia.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guayabal | Independencia | E | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Postrer Río | Independencia | E | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Jimaní | Independencia | SW | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Duvergé | Independencia | SE | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Mella | Independencia | SE | 41 km | 25 mi | ~41m | 🗺 View |
| Cristóbal | Independencia | SE | 55 km | 34 mi | ~55m | 🗺 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 Independencia, the home state of La Descubierta, along with each city's aerial distance from Jimaní, Independencia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Toussaint Louverture International Airport IATA: PAP 59 km (37 mi) from La Descubierta |
The exact GPS location of La Descubierta gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Independencia. 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 Independencia 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 La Descubierta are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of La Descubierta 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
La Descubierta sits within Independencia, 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 La Descubierta 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 Independencia. › Browse every city in Independencia
Coordinates for La Descubierta 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 La Descubierta are latitude 18.5705° and longitude -71.7297°. In directional format: 18.5705° N, 71.7297° W. These coordinates mark the center of La Descubierta in Independencia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
La Descubierta is a city in Independencia, Dominican Republic, on the continent of North America. It falls within La Descubierta. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, La Descubierta sits at: Latitude 18° 34' 14" N and Longitude 71° 43' 47" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
La Descubierta has a population of approximately 5,521 people. This is roughly 10.038% of Independencia's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Independencia.
The interactive satellite map of La Descubierta is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 18.5705, -71.7297 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate La Descubierta in Independencia. For broader context, explore the Independencia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to La Descubierta is Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP), roughly 59 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
La Descubierta is approximately 16 km (10 mi) from Jimaní, the capital of Independencia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Independencia.
La Descubierta sits at an elevation of approximately 31 meters (102 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Independencia.
The closest cities to La Descubierta include Guayabal, Postrer Río, Jimaní. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in La Descubierta, sunrise is at 06:26 AM and sunset is at 07:17 PM, giving a day length of 12h 50m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from La Descubierta's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
La Descubierta is approximately 2,067 km (1,285 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,569 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of La Descubierta — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to North West Cape, Australia, roughly 707 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.
La Descubierta is approximately 194 km (121 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.
