Current Date And Time In Macará, Ecuador
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:24:55 ECT
State: Loja
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
Population: 13,035
District: Cantón Macará
Explore the interactive satellite map of Macará, 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 Macará — 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 Macará.
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) | 4.3818° S | 79.9452° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -4.3818 | -79.9452 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 4° 22' 55" S | 79° 56' 43" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 4° 22.9104' S | 79° 56.7126' W |
| City | Macará |
| State | Loja (Provincia de Loja) |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Cantón Macará |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 13,035 |
| Area (km²) | 8.64 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 3.34 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,508.68 /km² |
| Elevation | 549 m / 1,801 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -4.3818, -79.9452 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Macará 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.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colaisaca | Loja | E | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Celica | Loja | N | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Alamor | Loja | N | 41 km | 26 mi | ~41m | 🗺 View |
| Cariamanga | Loja | E | 44 km | 27 mi | ~44m | 🗺 View |
| Catacocha | Loja | NE | 49 km | 31 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| Changaimina | Loja | E | 50 km | 31 mi | ~50m | 🗺 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 Loja, the home state of Macará, 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 Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loja | -3.9931° S | -79.2042° W | 2,060 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Catamayo | -3.9866° S | -79.3576° W | 1,452 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cariamanga | -4.328° S | -79.5558° W | 2,185 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Catacocha | -4.0503° S | -79.6498° W | 1,874 m | 50 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Celica | -4.103° S | -79.956° W | 2,003 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Amarillos | -3.8723° S | -79.6932° W | 972 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Buenavista | -3.8919° S | -79.7157° W | 1,062 m | 58 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cangonamá | -3.9653° S | -79.7028° W | 1,771 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chaguarpamba | -3.8778° S | -79.6446° W | 1,291 m | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Changaimina | -4.2222° S | -79.524° W | 1,968 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport IATA: TBP 104 km (65 mi) from Macará |
The exact GPS location of Macará 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
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 Macará are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Macará 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
Macará 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
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Macará 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
Coordinates for Macará 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 Macará are latitude -4.3818° and longitude -79.9452°. In directional format: 4.3818° S, 79.9452° W. These coordinates mark the center of Macará in Loja and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Macará is a city in Loja, Ecuador, on the continent of South America. It falls within Cantón Macará. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Macará sits at: Latitude 4° 22' 55" S and Longitude 79° 56' 43" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Macará has a population of approximately 13,035 people. This is roughly 2.502% of Loja's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Loja.
The interactive satellite map of Macará is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -4.3818, -79.9452 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Macará in Loja. For broader context, explore the Loja state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Macará is Captain Pedro Canga Rodríguez International Airport (TBP), roughly 104 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Macará is approximately 93 km (58 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.
Macará sits at an elevation of approximately 549 meters (1,801 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Loja.
The closest cities to Macará include Colaisaca, Celica, Alamor. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Macará, sunrise is at 06:24 AM and sunset is at 06:24 PM, giving a day length of 11h 59m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Macará's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Macará is approximately 488 km (303 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 8,873 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Macará — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Pangkor, Malaysia, roughly 61 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.
Macará is approximately 488 km (303 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.
