Current Date And Time In La Troncal, Ecuador
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
16:34:03 ECT
State: Canar
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
Population: 36,353
District: La Troncal
Explore the interactive satellite map of La Troncal, a city in Canar, Ecuador, located in South America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for La Troncal — 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 Troncal.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into South America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Ecuador operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 2.4247° S | 79.3416° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -2.4247 | -79.3416 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 2° 25' 29" S | 79° 20' 30" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 2° 25.4796' S | 79° 20.4954' W |
| City | La Troncal |
| State | Canar (Provincia de Cañar) |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Continent | South America |
| District | La Troncal |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1975-11-19 |
| Population | 36,353 |
| Area (km²) | 5.60 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 2.16 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 6,491.61 /km² |
| Elevation | 480 m / 1,575 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -2.4247, -79.3416 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from La Troncal 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 Canar.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel J. Calle | Canar | NW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Ventura | Canar | NE | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Suscal | Canar | E | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| General Morales | Canar | E | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
| Tambo | Canar | E | 47 km | 29 mi | ~47m | 🗺 View |
| Cañar | Canar | E | 47 km | 29 mi | ~47m | 🗺 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 Canar, the home state of La Troncal, along with each city's aerial distance from Azogues, Canar'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azogues | -2.7398° S | -78.8456° W | 2,720 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cañar | -2.5594° S | -78.9381° W | 3,185 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Biblián | -2.7134° S | -78.8898° W | 2,752 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Déleg | -2.7725° S | -78.9191° W | 2,722 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| General Morales | -2.4077° S | -79.0232° W | 2,594 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Manuel J. Calle | -2.3562° S | -79.3995° W | 47 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nazón | -2.7024° S | -78.9101° W | 2,675 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Suscal | -2.4373° S | -79.0517° W | 2,710 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tambo | -2.5099° S | -78.9275° W | 3,012 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ventura | -2.2481° S | -79.1239° W | 629 m | 63 km | 🗺 View Map |
Mariscal Lamar Airport IATA: CUE 65 km (40 mi) from La Troncal |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Nazón |
| 🗺 Map of Biblián |
| 🗺 Map of Déleg |
| 🗺 Map of Azogues |
The exact GPS location of La Troncal gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Canar. 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 Canar 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 Troncal 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 Troncal 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 Ecuador map
La Troncal sits within Canar, Ecuador, in the South 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 Troncal 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 Canar. › Browse every city in Canar
Coordinates for La Troncal 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 Ecuador. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of La Troncal are latitude -2.4247° and longitude -79.3416°. In directional format: 2.4247° S, 79.3416° W. These coordinates mark the center of La Troncal in Canar and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
La Troncal is a city in Canar, Ecuador, on the continent of South America. It falls within La Troncal. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, La Troncal sits at: Latitude 2° 25' 29" S and Longitude 79° 20' 30" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
La Troncal has a population of approximately 36,353 people. This is roughly 12.937% of Canar's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Canar.
The interactive satellite map of La Troncal is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -2.4247, -79.3416 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate La Troncal in Canar. For broader context, explore the Canar state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to La Troncal is Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE), roughly 65 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
La Troncal is approximately 65 km (41 mi) from Azogues, the capital of Canar, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Canar.
La Troncal sits at an elevation of approximately 480 meters (1,575 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Canar.
The closest cities to La Troncal include Manuel J. Calle, Ventura, Suscal. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in La Troncal, sunrise is at 06:20 AM and sunset is at 06:24 PM, giving a day length of 12h 3m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from La Troncal's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
La Troncal is approximately 270 km (168 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 8,824 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of La Troncal — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Serusa, Indonesia, roughly 29 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 Troncal is approximately 260 km (162 mi) N of Quito, the national capital of Ecuador, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
