Current Date And Time In Balao, Ecuador
Thursday, 13 August 2026
23:12:58 ECT
State: Guayas
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
Population: 12,205
District: Balao
Explore the interactive satellite map of Balao, a city in Guayas, 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 Balao — 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 Balao.
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) | 2.9106° S | 79.8151° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -2.9106 | -79.8151 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 2° 54' 38" S | 79° 48' 54" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 2° 54.636' S | 79° 48.903' W |
| City | Balao |
| State | Guayas (Provincia de Guayas) |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Balao |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 12,205 |
| Area (km²) | 1.76 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 0.68 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 6,934.66 /km² |
| Elevation | 5 m / 16 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -2.9106, -79.8151 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Balao 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 Guayas.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenguel | Guayas | S | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Naranjal | Guayas | NE | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Salinas | Guayas | W | 36 km | 22 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Santa Rosa de Flandes | Guayas | NE | 36 km | 22 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Jesús María | Guayas | NE | 48 km | 30 mi | ~48m | 🗺 View |
| Posorja | Guayas | NW | 53 km | 33 mi | ~53m | 🗺 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 Guayas, the home state of Balao, along with each city's aerial distance from Guayaquil, Guayas'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guayaquil | -2.1962° S | -79.8862° W | 14 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Eloy Alfaro | -2.1692° S | -79.8399° W | 3 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Daule | -1.8603° S | -79.9768° W | 28 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Milagro | -2.134° S | -79.5934° W | 14 m | 33 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Libertad | -2.233° S | -80.9104° W | 28 m | 114 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Empalme | -1.0449° S | -79.6384° W | 106 m | 131 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Balzar | -1.3655° S | -79.9051° W | 41 m | 92 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Naranjito | -2.1707° S | -79.465° W | 166 m | 47 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Triunfo | -1.9333° S | -79.9667° W | 6 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Naranjal | -2.6764° S | -79.6174° W | 60 m | 61 km | 🗺 View Map |
Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport IATA: ETR 62 km (39 mi) from Balao |
The exact GPS location of Balao gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Guayas. 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 Guayas 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 Balao are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Balao 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
Balao sits within Guayas, 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 Balao 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 Guayas. › Browse every city in Guayas
Coordinates for Balao 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 Balao are latitude -2.9106° and longitude -79.8151°. In directional format: 2.9106° S, 79.8151° W. These coordinates mark the center of Balao in Guayas and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Balao is a city in Guayas, Ecuador, on the continent of South America. It falls within Balao. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Balao sits at: Latitude 2° 54' 38" S and Longitude 79° 48' 54" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Balao has a population of approximately 12,205 people. This is roughly 0.278% of Guayas's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Guayas.
The interactive satellite map of Balao is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -2.9106, -79.8151 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Balao in Guayas. For broader context, explore the Guayas state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Balao is Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport (ETR), roughly 62 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Balao is approximately 80 km (50 mi) from Guayaquil, the capital of Guayas, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Guayas.
Balao sits at an elevation of approximately 5 meters (16 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Guayas.
The closest cities to Balao include Tenguel, Naranjal, Salinas. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Balao, sunrise is at 06:22 AM and sunset is at 06:25 PM, giving a day length of 12h 3m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Balao's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Balao is approximately 324 km (201 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 8,874 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Balao — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Teluk Nibung, Indonesia, roughly 42 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.
Balao is approximately 331 km (206 mi) NE of Quito, the national capital of Ecuador, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
