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El Rosario, Loja, Ecuador – Ecuador Flag

Current Date And Time In El Rosario, Ecuador

Saturday, 25 July 2026
14:03:23 ECT
State: Loja
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
District: Chaguarpamba

🗺 Map of El Rosario, Loja, Ecuador – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of El Rosario, a city in Loja, 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 El Rosario — 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 Rosario.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of El Rosario, Loja

📍 LATITUDE
3.785°
South (S)
📍 LONGITUDE
79.606°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)3.785° S79.6065° W
Signed Decimal Degrees-3.785-79.6065
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)3° 47' 6" S79° 36' 23" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)3° 47.097' S79° 36.3894' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in El Rosario Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:25 AM
🌅 SUNSET
06:24 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
11h 58m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:24 PM
Calculated for today (25 Jul 2026) from El Rosario’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 El Rosario’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
421 km
(262 mi) • El Rosario is in the southern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
8,842 km
(5,494 mi) • El Rosario is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
3.785° N, 100.394° E
The point exactly opposite El Rosario through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from El Rosario, you'd surface nearest to Bagan Datoh, Malaysia, about 49 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of El Rosario

📍 Location Details

CityEl Rosario
StateLoja (Provincia de Loja)
CountryEcuador
ContinentSouth America
DistrictChaguarpamba
Time Zone-06:00 to -05:00

📈 Area & Population

Elevation962 m / 3,156 ft
GPS (DD)-3.785, -79.6065

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of El Rosario

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Loja
Parent Country: Ecuador

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Rosario 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 Loja.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
GuayquichumaLojaSE5 km3 mi~5m🗺 View
ChaguarpambaLojaS11 km7 mi~11m🗺 View
AmarillosLojaSW14 km8 mi~14m🗺 View
La TingueLojaS14 km9 mi~14m🗺 View
ZambiLojaSE16 km10 mi~16m🗺 View
BuenavistaLojaSW17 km11 mi~17m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from El Rosario to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Loja
50 km (31 mi)
SE of El Rosario • ~50m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Quito
413 km (257 mi)
N of El Rosario • ~6h 53m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Loja

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Loja, the home state of El Rosario, along with each city's aerial distance from Loja, Loja's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Loja-3.9931° S-79.2042° W2,060 m0 km🗺 View Map
Catamayo-3.9866° S-79.3576° W1,452 m17 km🗺 View Map
Cariamanga-4.328° S-79.5558° W2,185 m54 km🗺 View Map
Macará-4.3818° S-79.9452° W549 m93 km🗺 View Map
Catacocha-4.0503° S-79.6498° W1,874 m50 km🗺 View Map
Celica-4.103° S-79.956° W2,003 m84 km🗺 View Map
Amarillos-3.8723° S-79.6932° W972 m56 km🗺 View Map
Buenavista-3.8919° S-79.7157° W1,062 m58 km🗺 View Map
Cangonamá-3.9653° S-79.7028° W1,771 m55 km🗺 View Map
Chaguarpamba-3.8778° S-79.6446° W1,291 m51 km🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport
IATA: ETR
58 km (36 mi) from El Rosario
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🌍 El Rosario Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of El Rosario Matter

The exact GPS location of El Rosario gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Loja. 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 Loja state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for El Rosario Mapping

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 Rosario are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for El Rosario

The satellite view of El Rosario 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

🌎 Regional Position of El Rosario in Loja

El Rosario sits within Loja, 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with El Rosario Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of El Rosario 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 Loja. › Browse every city in Loja

💻 Using El Rosario Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for El Rosario 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

📊 How to Use El Rosario Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of El Rosario directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to El Rosario. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Loja CitiesAccess the full city directory for Loja ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About El Rosario Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of El Rosario?

The GPS coordinates of El Rosario are latitude -3.785° and longitude -79.6065°. In directional format: 3.785° S, 79.6065° W. These coordinates mark the center of El Rosario in Loja and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is El Rosario located?

El Rosario is a city in Loja, Ecuador, on the continent of South America. It falls within Chaguarpamba. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of El Rosario?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, El Rosario sits at: Latitude 3° 47' 6" S and Longitude 79° 36' 23" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

🗺 How can I view El Rosario on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of El Rosario is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -3.785, -79.6065 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Rosario in Loja. For broader context, explore the Loja state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to El Rosario?

The nearest airport to El Rosario is Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport (ETR), roughly 58 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is El Rosario from Loja?

El Rosario is approximately 50 km (31 mi) from Loja, the capital of Loja, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Loja.

⛰️ What is the elevation of El Rosario?

El Rosario sits at an elevation of approximately 962 meters (3,156 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Loja.

🗺 Which cities are closest to El Rosario?

The closest cities to El Rosario include Guayquichuma, Chaguarpamba, Amarillos. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in El Rosario today?

Today in El Rosario, sunrise is at 06:25 AM and sunset is at 06:24 PM, giving a day length of 11h 58m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Rosario's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is El Rosario from the Equator?

El Rosario is approximately 421 km (262 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 8,842 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from El Rosario?

The antipodal point of El Rosario — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Bagan Datoh, Malaysia, roughly 49 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.

🚗 How far is El Rosario from Quito, the capital of Ecuador?

El Rosario is approximately 413 km (257 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.