Current Date And Time In Ricaurte, Ecuador
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
11:49:40 ECT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ricaurte, a city in Los Ríos, 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 Ricaurte — 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 Ricaurte.
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) | 1.5715° S | 79.4677° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -1.5715 | -79.4677 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 34' 17" S | 79° 28' 4" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 34.2882' S | 79° 28.0632' W |
| City | Ricaurte |
| State | Los Ríos (Provincia de Los Ríos) |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Urdaneta |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -05:00 |
| Elevation | 242 m / 794 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -1.5715, -79.4677 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ricaurte 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 Los Ríos.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catarama | Los Ríos | W | 1 km | 0 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Pueblo Viejo | Los Ríos | W | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| San Juan | Los Ríos | SW | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Ventanas | Los Ríos | N | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| La Unión | Los Ríos | SE | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Puerto Pechiche | Los Ríos | NW | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 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 Los Ríos, the home state of Ricaurte, along with each city's aerial distance from Babahoyo, Los Ríos'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quevedo | -1.0288° S | -79.4626° W | 51 m | 87 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Babahoyo | -1.8049° S | -79.5249° W | 51 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ventanas | -1.4429° S | -79.4627° W | 371 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vinces | -1.5564° S | -79.7525° W | 17 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Valencia | -0.9531° S | -79.3551° W | 163 m | 97 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Montalvo | -1.7901° S | -79.2876° W | 65 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Juan | -1.6667° S | -79.7667° W | 9 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Catarama | -1.5709° S | -79.4734° W | 242 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Palenque | -1.4376° S | -79.7569° W | 31 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Baba | -1.7844° S | -79.6787° W | 9 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport IATA: GYE 80 km (50 mi) from Ricaurte |
The exact GPS location of Ricaurte gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Los Ríos. 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 Los Ríos 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 Ricaurte are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Ricaurte 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
Ricaurte sits within Los Ríos, 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 Ricaurte 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 Los Ríos. › Browse every city in Los Ríos
Coordinates for Ricaurte 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 Ricaurte are latitude -1.5715° and longitude -79.4677°. In directional format: 1.5715° S, 79.4677° W. These coordinates mark the center of Ricaurte in Los Ríos and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ricaurte is a city in Los Ríos, Ecuador, on the continent of South America. It falls within Urdaneta. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Ricaurte sits at: Latitude 1° 34' 17" S and Longitude 79° 28' 4" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Ricaurte is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -1.5715, -79.4677 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ricaurte in Los Ríos. For broader context, explore the Los Ríos state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ricaurte is José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE), roughly 80 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ricaurte is approximately 27 km (17 mi) from Babahoyo, the capital of Los Ríos, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Los Ríos.
Ricaurte sits at an elevation of approximately 242 meters (794 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Los Ríos.
The closest cities to Ricaurte include Catarama, Pueblo Viejo, San Juan. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ricaurte, sunrise is at 06:20 AM and sunset is at 06:25 PM, giving a day length of 12h 5m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ricaurte's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ricaurte is approximately 175 km (109 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 8,843 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ricaurte — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Parit Kali Patopah, Indonesia, roughly 51 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.
Ricaurte is approximately 182 km (113 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.
