Current Date And Time In El Cacao, Dominican Republic
Friday, 14 August 2026
13:30:20 AST
State: San Cristóbal
Currency: Dominican Peso (DOP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (AST)
Population: 1,997
District: Los Cacaos
Explore the interactive satellite map of El Cacao, a city in San Cristóbal, 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 El Cacao — 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 El Cacao.
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) | 18.5272° N | 70.2959° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 18.5272 | -70.2959 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 18° 31' 38" N | 70° 17' 45" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 18° 31.6314' N | 70° 17.751' W |
| City | El Cacao |
| State | San Cristóbal (Provincia San Cristóbal) |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Los Cacaos |
| Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Population | 1,997 |
| Elevation | 403 m / 1,322 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 18.5272, -70.2959 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Cacao 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 San Cristóbal.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambita Garabitos | San Cristóbal | SE | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Villa Altagracia | San Cristóbal | NE | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| San Cristóbal | San Cristóbal | SE | 23 km | 15 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Yaguate | San Cristóbal | SE | 25 km | 15 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| El Carril | San Cristóbal | E | 30 km | 18 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| San Gregorio de Nigua | San Cristóbal | SE | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 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 San Cristóbal, the home state of El Cacao, along with each city's aerial distance from San Cristóbal, San Cristóbal'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Cristóbal | 18.4171° N | -70.1068° W | 45 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bajos de Haina | 18.4154° N | -70.0332° W | 36 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Villa Altagracia | 18.673° N | -70.171° W | 178 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cambita Garabitos | 18.4546° N | -70.1991° W | 184 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Gregorio de Nigua | 18.3834° N | -70.0524° W | 8 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yaguate | 18.3353° N | -70.1811° W | 52 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sabana Grande de Palenque | 18.2626° N | -70.1482° W | 34 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Carril | 18.4491° N | -70.0279° W | 60 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
La Isabela International Airport IATA: JBQ 33 km (21 mi) from El Cacao |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Bajos de Haina |
| 🗺 Map of Sabana Grande de Palenque |
The exact GPS location of El Cacao gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside San Cristóbal. 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 San Cristóbal 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 El Cacao are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of El Cacao 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
El Cacao sits within San Cristóbal, 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 El Cacao 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 San Cristóbal. › Browse every city in San Cristóbal
Coordinates for El Cacao 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 El Cacao are latitude 18.5272° and longitude -70.2959°. In directional format: 18.5272° N, 70.2959° W. These coordinates mark the center of El Cacao in San Cristóbal and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
El Cacao is a city in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic, on the continent of North America. It falls within Los Cacaos. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, El Cacao sits at: Latitude 18° 31' 38" N and Longitude 70° 17' 45" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
El Cacao has a population of approximately 1,997 people. This is roughly 0.311% of San Cristóbal's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in San Cristóbal.
The interactive satellite map of El Cacao is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 18.5272, -70.2959 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Cacao in San Cristóbal. For broader context, explore the San Cristóbal state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to El Cacao is La Isabela International Airport (JBQ), roughly 33 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
El Cacao is approximately 23 km (15 mi) from San Cristóbal, the capital of San Cristóbal, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in San Cristóbal.
El Cacao sits at an elevation of approximately 403 meters (1,322 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for San Cristóbal.
The closest cities to El Cacao include Cambita Garabitos, Villa Altagracia, San Cristóbal. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in El Cacao, sunrise is at 06:21 AM and sunset is at 07:10 PM, giving a day length of 12h 48m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Cacao's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
El Cacao is approximately 2,062 km (1,282 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,420 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of El Cacao — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to North West Cape, Australia, roughly 589 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.
El Cacao is approximately 43 km (27 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.
