Current Date And Time In Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Monday, 03 August 2026
06:29:44 AST
Capital: Puerto Plata
Currency: Dominican Peso (DOP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (AST)
Population: 363,000
Area: 1,805.63 km²
State Code: DO-18
Explore the interactive satellite map of Puerto Plata, 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 Puerto Plata — 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 Puerto Plata 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) | 19.7543° N | 70.8333° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 19.7543 | -70.8333 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 19° 45' 16" N | 70° 49' 60" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 19° 45.2594' N | 70° 49.9971' W |
| State / Region | Puerto Plata (Provincia de Puerto Plata) |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital | Puerto Plata |
| State Code | DO-18 |
| Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Districts | 9 |
| Population | 363,000 |
| Area (km²) | 1,805.63 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 697.16 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 201.00 /km² |
| Elevation | 119 m / 390 ft |
| Area Rank | #10 in Dominican Republic |
| Population Rank | #5 of 27 in Dominican Republic |
| GPS (DD) | 19.7543, -70.8333 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Puerto Plata 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valverde Province | Dominican Republic | SW | 24 km | 15 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Santiago Province | Dominican Republic | SE | 37 km | 23 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Espaillat Province | Dominican Republic | E | 60 km | 37 mi | ~45m | 🗺 View |
| Santiago Rodríguez | Dominican Republic | SW | 61 km | 38 mi | ~46m | 🗺 View |
| Monte Cristi Province | Dominican Republic | W | 64 km | 40 mi | ~48m | 🗺 View |
| Hermanas Mirabal | Dominican Republic | SE | 66 km | 41 mi | ~49m | 🗺 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 Puerto Plata, along with each city's aerial distance from Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Plata | 19.7934° N | -70.6884° W | 34 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Río Grande | 19.6667° N | -70.7667° W | 397 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Monte Llano | 19.7346° N | -70.5992° W | 12 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Imbert | 19.7537° N | -70.8291° W | 121 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sosúa | 19.7522° N | -70.52° W | 27 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Altamira | 19.6773° N | -70.8443° W | 317 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Luperón | 19.8913° N | -70.962° W | 11 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cabarete | 19.7498° N | -70.4083° W | 12 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Villa Isabela | 19.8156° N | -71.0606° W | 40 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Los Hidalgos | 19.7333° N | -71.0333° W | 195 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Puerto Plata 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 Puerto Plata on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Dominican Republic.
The satellite view of Puerto Plata 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
Puerto Plata 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 Puerto Plata 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 Puerto Plata 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 Puerto Plata are latitude 19.7543° and longitude -70.8333°. In directional format: 19.7543° N, 70.8333° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Puerto Plata in Dominican Republic and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Puerto Plata is a state or administrative region of Dominican Republic, located in North America. Its capital city is Puerto Plata. View the exact position of Puerto Plata on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Puerto Plata is at: Latitude 19° 45' 16" N and Longitude 70° 49' 60" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Puerto Plata covers a total area of approximately 1,805.63 km² (697.16 mi²). This is roughly 3.71% of Dominican Republic's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Puerto Plata is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 19.7543, -70.8333 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Puerto Plata in Dominican Republic. For broader context, explore the Dominican Republic national map or nearby states.
Today in Puerto Plata, sunrise is at 06:18 AM and sunset is at 07:20 PM, giving a day length of 13h 1m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Puerto Plata's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Puerto Plata is approximately 2,199 km (1,366 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,421 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Puerto Plata — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to North West Cape, Australia, roughly 560 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.
