Current Date And Time In San Miguel, Ecuador
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:08:06 ECT
State: Cotopaxi
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
Population: 10,838
District: Salcedo
Explore the interactive satellite map of San Miguel, a city in Cotopaxi, 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 San Miguel — 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 San Miguel.
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) | 1.0456° S | 78.5902° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -1.0456 | -78.5902 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 2' 44" S | 78° 35' 25" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 2.7354' S | 78° 35.4114' W |
| City | San Miguel |
| State | Cotopaxi (Provincia de Cotopaxi) |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Salcedo |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1573-10-09 |
| Population | 10,838 |
| Elevation | 2,650 m / 8,695 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -1.0456, -78.5902 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from San Miguel 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 Cotopaxi.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio José de Holguín | Cotopaxi | S | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Latacunga | Cotopaxi | N | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Pujilí | Cotopaxi | NW | 15 km | 10 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Saquisilí | Cotopaxi | N | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Guaytacama | Cotopaxi | N | 25 km | 16 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Joséguango Bajo | Cotopaxi | N | 25 km | 16 mi | ~25m | 🗺 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 Cotopaxi, the home state of San Miguel, along with each city's aerial distance from Latacunga, Cotopaxi'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latacunga | -0.9342° S | -78.6152° W | 2,770 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Maná | -0.941° S | -79.2266° W | 742 m | 68 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pujilí | -0.9576° S | -78.6964° W | 2,944 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saquisilí | -0.8399° S | -78.667° W | 2,919 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Antonio José de Holguín | -1.098° S | -78.6037° W | 2,634 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chucchilán | -0.7995° S | -78.9207° W | 3,105 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Corazón | -1.1366° S | -79.0814° W | 1,500 m | 57 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Guasaganda Centro | -0.8029° S | -79.16° W | 604 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Guaytacama | -0.825° S | -78.6416° W | 2,947 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Isinliví | -0.7593° S | -78.8698° W | 3,102 m | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
Cotopaxi International Airport IATA: LTX 16 km (10 mi) from San Miguel |
The exact GPS location of San Miguel gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Cotopaxi. 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 Cotopaxi 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 San Miguel are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of San Miguel 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
San Miguel sits within Cotopaxi, 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 San Miguel 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 Cotopaxi. › Browse every city in Cotopaxi
Coordinates for San Miguel 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 San Miguel are latitude -1.0456° and longitude -78.5902°. In directional format: 1.0456° S, 78.5902° W. These coordinates mark the center of San Miguel in Cotopaxi and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
San Miguel is a city in Cotopaxi, Ecuador, on the continent of South America. It falls within Salcedo. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, San Miguel sits at: Latitude 1° 2' 44" S and Longitude 78° 35' 25" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
San Miguel has a population of approximately 10,838 people. This is roughly 2.221% of Cotopaxi's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Cotopaxi.
The interactive satellite map of San Miguel is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -1.0456, -78.5902 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate San Miguel in Cotopaxi. For broader context, explore the Cotopaxi state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to San Miguel is Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX), roughly 16 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
San Miguel is approximately 13 km (8 mi) from Latacunga, the capital of Cotopaxi, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Cotopaxi.
San Miguel sits at an elevation of approximately 2,650 meters (8,695 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Cotopaxi.
The closest cities to San Miguel include Antonio José de Holguín, Latacunga, Pujilí. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in San Miguel, sunrise is at 06:15 AM and sunset is at 06:22 PM, giving a day length of 12h 6m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from San Miguel's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
San Miguel is approximately 116 km (72 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 8,747 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of San Miguel — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Balai Pungut, Indonesia, roughly 13 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.
San Miguel is approximately 91 km (57 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.
