Current Date And Time In Sosúa, Dominican Republic
Thursday, 13 August 2026
14:15:53 AST
State: Puerto Plata
Currency: Dominican Peso (DOP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (AST)
Population: 7,713
District: Sosúa
Explore the interactive satellite map of Sosúa, a city in Puerto Plata, 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 Sosúa — 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 Sosúa.
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) | 19.7522° N | 70.52° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 19.7522 | -70.52 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 19° 45' 8" N | 70° 31' 12" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 19° 45.132' N | 70° 31.197' W |
| City | Sosúa |
| State | Puerto Plata (Provincia de Puerto Plata) |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Sosúa |
| Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Population | 7,713 |
| Elevation | 27 m / 89 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 19.7522, -70.52 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sosúa 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 Puerto Plata.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Llano | Puerto Plata | W | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Cabarete | Puerto Plata | E | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Puerto Plata | Puerto Plata | W | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Río Grande | Puerto Plata | W | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Imbert | Puerto Plata | W | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Altamira | Puerto Plata | W | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 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 Puerto Plata, the home state of Sosúa, along with each city's aerial distance from Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Guananico | 19.7269° N | -70.9229° W | 155 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
Gregorio Luperon International Airport IATA: POP 5 km (3 mi) from Sosúa |
The exact GPS location of Sosúa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Puerto Plata. 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 Puerto Plata 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 Sosúa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Sosúa 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
Sosúa sits within Puerto Plata, 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 Sosúa 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 Puerto Plata. › Browse every city in Puerto Plata
Coordinates for Sosúa 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 Sosúa are latitude 19.7522° and longitude -70.52°. In directional format: 19.7522° N, 70.52° W. These coordinates mark the center of Sosúa in Puerto Plata and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Sosúa is a city in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, on the continent of North America. It falls within Sosúa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Sosúa sits at: Latitude 19° 45' 8" N and Longitude 70° 31' 12" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Sosúa has a population of approximately 7,713 people. This is roughly 2.125% of Puerto Plata's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Puerto Plata.
The interactive satellite map of Sosúa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 19.7522, -70.52 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sosúa in Puerto Plata. For broader context, explore the Puerto Plata state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Sosúa is Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP), roughly 5 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Sosúa is approximately 18 km (11 mi) from Puerto Plata, the capital of Puerto Plata, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Puerto Plata.
Sosúa sits at an elevation of approximately 27 meters (89 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Puerto Plata.
The closest cities to Sosúa include Monte Llano, Cabarete, Puerto Plata. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Sosúa, sunrise is at 06:20 AM and sunset is at 07:13 PM, giving a day length of 12h 52m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sosúa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Sosúa is approximately 2,199 km (1,366 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,388 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Sosúa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to North West Cape, Australia, roughly 531 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.
Sosúa is approximately 157 km (97 mi) SE 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.
