Current Date And Time In Cotacachi, Ecuador
Tuesday, 18 August 2026
21:41:20 ECT
State: Imbabura
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
Population: 8,238
District: Cotacachi
Explore the interactive satellite map of Cotacachi, a city in Imbabura, 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 Cotacachi — 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 Cotacachi.
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) | 0.2995° N | 78.2657° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 0.2995 | -78.2657 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 17' 58" N | 78° 15' 56" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 17.9682' N | 78° 15.939' W |
| City | Cotacachi |
| State | Imbabura (Provincia de Imbabura) |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Cotacachi |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 8,238 |
| Area (km²) | 5.59 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 2.16 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,473.70 /km² |
| Elevation | 2,385 m / 7,825 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 0.2995, -78.2657 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Cotacachi 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 Imbabura.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiroga | Imbabura | SW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| San Roque | Imbabura | E | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| San Juan de Ilumán | Imbabura | SE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Doctor Miguel Egas Cabezas | Imbabura | SE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Atuntaqui | Imbabura | NE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Imantag | Imbabura | N | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 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 Imbabura, the home state of Cotacachi, along with each city's aerial distance from Ibarra, Imbabura'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibarra | 0.3488° N | -78.1246° W | 2,192 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Otavalo | 0.2346° N | -78.2625° W | 2,532 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Atuntaqui | 0.3276° N | -78.2191° W | 2,391 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pimampiro | 0.3909° N | -77.9409° W | 2,149 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cahuasquí | 0.514° N | -78.2129° W | 2,370 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chuga | 0.3748° N | -77.9048° W | 2,685 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cuellaje | 0.3982° N | -78.5265° W | 1,848 m | 45 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Doctor Miguel Egas Cabezas | 0.2502° N | -78.2437° W | 2,707 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Imantag | 0.3572° N | -78.2487° W | 2,163 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Dolorasa del Priorato | 0.3848° N | -78.1093° W | 2,310 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
Mariscal Sucre International Airport IATA: UIO 48 km (30 mi) from Cotacachi |
The exact GPS location of Cotacachi gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Imbabura. 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 Imbabura 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 Cotacachi are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Cotacachi 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
Cotacachi sits within Imbabura, 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 Cotacachi 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 Imbabura. › Browse every city in Imbabura
Coordinates for Cotacachi 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 Cotacachi are latitude 0.2995° and longitude -78.2657°. In directional format: 0.2995° N, 78.2657° W. These coordinates mark the center of Cotacachi in Imbabura and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Cotacachi is a city in Imbabura, Ecuador, on the continent of South America. It falls within Cotacachi. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Cotacachi sits at: Latitude 0° 17' 58" N and Longitude 78° 15' 56" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Cotacachi has a population of approximately 8,238 people. This is roughly 1.731% of Imbabura's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Imbabura.
The interactive satellite map of Cotacachi is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 0.2995, -78.2657 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Cotacachi in Imbabura. For broader context, explore the Imbabura state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Cotacachi is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), roughly 48 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Cotacachi is approximately 17 km (10 mi) from Ibarra, the capital of Imbabura, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Imbabura.
Cotacachi sits at an elevation of approximately 2,385 meters (7,825 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Imbabura.
The closest cities to Cotacachi include Quiroga, San Roque, San Juan de Ilumán. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Cotacachi, sunrise is at 06:11 AM and sunset is at 06:21 PM, giving a day length of 12h 9m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Cotacachi's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Cotacachi is approximately 33 km (21 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,712 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Cotacachi — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Baserah, Indonesia, roughly 16 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.
Cotacachi is approximately 66 km (41 mi) SW of Quito, the national capital of Ecuador, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
